What impact does the phrase coolly despotic, used in paragraph 2, have on the tone of the text?
A
It emphasizes the contempt the narrator feels for Akaky.
B
It magnifies the narrator's critical view of Akaky's colleagues.
C
It suggests a somewhat sympathetic attitude toward Akaky's superiors.
D
It highlights the narrator's attempt to be objective about Akaky and his coworkers.
