It would be about over a thousand words. An average for 3-4 years olds is a few thousand words.
Causing to feel pity, because the person comforted the cat due to feeling bad for the cat.
I actually just did this as a project for my English class. Basically, they both create meaning by telling you of the struggles they went through. In "gumption" Oyster and his boy are dealing with racial injustice. In "to build a fire" he is challenged with surviving in the wilderness in the middle of winter. (hope I helped)
I think it's complaining because that's the only thing you can really hear.
