An author writes a story that takes place in a utopia, or perfect society, in

which computers allow humans to live in virtual worlds of make-believe.

Because humans never interact with one another in the real world, war and

crime have all but disappeared. The main character "unplugs" from the

computer one day and begins terrorizing his neighbors.

What does the setting most suggest about the author?

A. That he identifies with characters who stand out

B. That he thinks war and crime can only be understood firsthand

C. That he desires more traditional forms of social interaction

D. That he believes humans are too destructive to coexist