Readers must revise their predictions about the general after reading the second excerpt because initially he seems to be a gracious host, but then it is revealed that he:
Has lured and trapped his guests.
<h3>What can be deduced about the general?</h3>
From the second reading of the text, we can deduce that the general was not who he pretended to be in the first and initial reading.
Instead of being the gracious host whom many thought he was, the reader can now see that he had actually trapped his guests.
To break the habit you have to use a 2 minute distraction every time the distressing thought comes to mind - any distraction that requires concentration will do. In time, the urge to ruminate about the event will subside.
