In the final sentence of the passage, the pairing of the verbs "balanced" and "leaped" suggest what fine distinction regarding the character of Altaf?
A. he is uncomfortable back in a village that he barely knows
B. he is finally secure in his decision to return home
C. he looks forward to a happy reunion with his neglected family
D. he relishes his celebrity with the children and mimics their play
E. he is posed between two worlds but eager to be home