PL HELP Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

One would expect to find few samples of ancient iron works, and many of brass and bronze. However the reverse is true, for nothing is as destructive as man, and while time has a ferocious effect on badly cured and maintained forged or cast iron, man has an even more pernicious effect on brass and bronze.

What best describes how this excerpt from “‘Agua Viva,’ A Sculpture by Alfred Gonzalez” relates to the character of “Filthy Fredo”?

It illustrates his peculiar old-fashioned ways.
It reflects his desire to make a lasting effect on the world.
It connects his obsession with iron to his fear of human contact.
It helps explain his disregard for proper hygiene.