Which statement best describes how the author addresses conflicting historical perspectives on Rasputin in the text?
A The author describes the controversy surrounding Rasputin
without citing different perspectives on his life and death.
B The author presents contradictory accounts in order to show
that historians know nothing about who Rasputin really was.
C The author only includes evidence that supports her
assertions about Rasputin's character and qualities.
D The author introduces different viewpoints in order to create
a complex portrait of Rasputin.