A) The farmer realized that forgiving the man sets him free and refused to dwell on the hurtful words. He continued to be kind and helpful to others. B) The farmer sat down with the man, listened to what he had to say, and together they were able to understand each other's perspective. They became friends. C) The farmer became bitter and resentful, refusing to help anyone in the village. One day, a neighbor came to him seeking help, and the farmer realized that he was wrong to hold onto the past. He forgave the man and went back to being kind and helpful.