Elisa feels that it would've been less hurtful if he would've discarded them in the ditch or somewhere off the road, but because he kept the pot they were in, he dumped the pieces of her/her flowers directly on the road.
Answer: B
The big stick refers to making others aware that you are very prepared to use physical force if necessary. The speak softly part means do not boast your power, but show you have the power
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