2. Which of the following statements best describes a common focus of both passages? A. Roosevelt emphasizes the need for war-time manufacturing.
B. Roosevelt emphasizes the need for human rights.
C. Roosevelt emphasizes the need for security.
D. Roosevelt emphasizes the need for nuclear war.

I agree with the other answer, saying that context is important. But I do believe this is a hyperbole as well.

She likely wouldn’t really prefer to lose her eyesight, she’s exaggerating that to prove how undesirable the narrator‘s infrequent scenes are.