How does Hughes depict the relationship between the hawk and its prey?

Gentle and nurturing

Predatory and ruthless

Symbiotic and balanced

Humane and kind

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B. Predatory and ruthless

Solution:

Hughes depicts the relationship as predatory and ruthless, signifying the hawk's role as a killer without empathy. The other options contradict the nature of predation.

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