29. Why does the author describe the self as a provisional story rather than a granite monument? (A) To argue that literature is a more effective tool for preserving history than architectural artifacts. (B) To emphasize that personal identity is an evolving narrative rather than a fixed, unchanging entity. (C) To suggest that humans are naturally deceptive about their past experiences to maintain their sanity. (D) To highlight the psychological distress caused by the inability to accurately remember one’s past.