Why might the Mexica elite (of the 1550s - 1560s) have portrayed Moctezuma as afraid, paying special attention to local politics before the Spaniards arrived?

A) A desire to emphasize Moctezuma's weaknesses for political reasons.
B) Strategic storytelling to manipulate public perception.
C) Cultural norms that valued portraying leaders as vulnerable.
D) Influence from external pressures shaping historical narratives.