D. The author draws sympathy from the reader to understand both George and Hazel. 5. What conclusion can you make about the increasing intensity of the noises exploding in George Bergeron's head? A. Every day his handicap noises start quiet and get louder as the day goes on. B. The noises grow louder when his conversation is leading him to develop strong thoughts about society C. The government is unable to hear his conversations with his wife and send out sounds at random. D. George hears the loud sounds that are naturally produced in the world.