Based on the given statement above, in my opinion and own observation, I would say that I agree. People work because they need to sustain their daily needs, and because of that need, most people try to take as much as they can to support it. Giving back becomes little because there is only little that is left from work too. Hope this answers your question.
Can you give me some more information. I am not able to understand the question.
James Thurber was a humorist so the answer to your question is D.
When the author relates a particular event, he encourages the reader to follow along. When this happens, the reader is meant to focus on the story and understand the events that transpired. However, the reader might get distracted, or he might fail to identify the specific aspects that the author wants to highlight.
By using contrast and contradictions, the author encourages the reader to focus on a new idea that is significantly different to the one already presented. By doing so, the author forces the reader to pause, rethink and reevaluate the information presented, thus increasing his understanding of the subject.