The novel's protagonist begins the story as a timid librarian who avoids confrontation. ______ , by the final chapter, she has organized a labor strike and faced down corrupt officials in court.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- Acheck_circle
By contrast
- B
Furthermore
- C
Similarly
- D
Therefore
Explanation
The first sentence describes the timid initial character; the second describes a bold transformed character. "By contrast" signals the opposition. The others do not.