Why did Mr. Gore justify killing Demby? A. Demby posed a threat to other slaves B. He had committed a serious crime C. To set an example for other slaves D. Self-defense against Demby's aggression

The correct answer is C. To set an example for other slaves.<br /><br />In the context of the novel "Beloved" by Toni Morrison, Mr. Gore justifies killing Demby by claiming that it was necessary to set an example for the other slaves. This reflects the brutal and dehumanizing nature of slavery, where violence and punishment were used as tools of control and intimidation.