The compare-contrast structure emphasizes that the challenges faced by women were greater than those faced by men.
Explanation:
The passage explains the difference between the experiences writer who were men and those who were women. The text states that while many people were indifferent to the literary works of men, in the case of a woman, this indifference became hostility and derision.
The comparison is between a difficult situation and an almost impossible one.
The compare-contrast structure emphasizes that the challenges faced by women were greater than those faced by men
The passage explains the difference between the experiences writer who were men and those who were women. The text states that while many people were indifferent to the literary works of men, in the case of a woman, this indifference became hostility and derision.
The comparison is between a difficult situation and an almost impossible one.
Bernardo references the stars in the following line “When yond same star that’s westward from the pole / Had made his course t’ illume that part of heaven.” to make a reference to time.
He makes this sentence to show how long it takes for the star to move to the west from the pole..
I'm not sure but I believe it is because Sancho Panza will not receive any wages. But you may want to wait for someone who may have already answered this question or read the entire book, as english and literature aren't my strongest points.
