Based on this excerpt what is most likely the opinion of the author but not the narrator?​

You need to put down the excerpt not just the question.

Explanation:

Something that McCarthy wanted to do is to prove that Gustave Duran was a communist.

McCarthy actually proved this by narrating when Gustave Duran served in the communist international brigade.

Also, McCarthy claims that John Service friendship with China and communism was the only hope for the United States.

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