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## Step 1<br />The first step in solving this problem is to understand the context of the phrase "his endless brood of children, coaxing". This phrase is used to describe Wang Lung's relatives, specifically his uncle, who is always trying to convince or persuade Wang Lung.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Next, we need to analyze each of the given options in relation to the phrase. <br /><br />### Option A: <br />This option suggests that Wang Lung is annoyed with his relatives' scheming. However, the phrase does not indicate any annoyance or frustration on Wang Lung's part. It only describes the constant persuasion by his relatives.<br /><br />### Option B: <br />This option suggests that Wang Lung is confused about his relatives' intentions. Again, the phrase does not indicate any confusion on Wang Lung's part. It only describes the constant persuasion by his relatives.<br /><br />### Option C: <br />This option suggests that Wang Lung is sensitive to his relatives' disrespectfulness. However, the phrase does not indicate any disrespectfulness on the part of the relatives. It only describes the constant persuasion by his relatives.<br /><br />### Option D: <br />This option suggests that Wang Lung is sympathetic to his relatives' predicaments. This option aligns with the phrase, as it describes the constant persuasion by his relatives, which could be due to their predicaments.