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He must teach himself that the basest of all things is to be afraid; and, teaching himself that, forget it forever, leaving no room in his workshop for anything but the old verities and truths of the heart, the old universal truths lacking which any story is ephemeral and doomed — love and honor and pity and pride and compassion and sacrifice.
How does this passage contribute to the overall purpose of the speech?
A. It tells writers of the future not to be afraid to go where their talent leads them.
B. It implies that stories about romance are the most successful type of fiction.
C. It portrays the writing of fiction as a difficult but rewarding profession.
D. It establishes the criteria that are necessary for creating lasting fiction.