Read the passage. Damon and Pythias

Why does the author have Damon plead with Pythias to allow Damon's execution to continue?

A. It is the central part of the climax of the story and leads to the falling action.

B. It leads to the further development of the ruthless nature of Dionysius's character.

C. It leads to Damon's change from a flat character to a more complex one.

D. It creates tension between the two characters and leads to the rising action of the story.