I can only answer the 1st question.
Both men in these stories faced peer pressure. They were pressured to go against their own beliefs in order to satisfy society's demands.
<span>“No Witchcraft for Sale.” - In this story, Gideon did not bow down to peer pressure. He kept silent and gave the impression of succumbing to the pressure given to him but doing what he wanted to really do. He gave the wrong root to satisfy the demands of the public. He also signified his displeasure by being more formal to his employers and for keeping his silence.
"</span><span>“Shooting an Elephant” - In this story, the police man gave in to the pressure of shooting the elephant not because it is a legal thing to do but because of self-preservation. He doesn't want to appear as a fool to the public that detests him. He preferred to be hailed as the one who shot the elephant than be further jeered as the one who did not shoot the elephant.
Both men did what they did to serve their own purpose. Gideon's way was sticking to his values while the police man sacrificed his own values to ensure an acceptable place in the community he lives in. </span>
Answer:
The speaker is talking about their journey and how it isn't to accomplish anything. In their perspective, they are scaling a "metaphorical mountain" for no specific reason.
It means like, think beyond the topic, or the subject. Does it connect to you personally? How does it make u feel to the real world? It’s just expressing more ideas to the topic!
Hope this helps!
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<u>Option 3: </u>"In our eastern forests, the hemlock often follows the white pine in this way. Spruce trees may live for many years in dense shade."
Explanation:
This option shows how the ability of forest trees to thrive depends on the type of environmnet they are situated in. For example, it states that, "Spruce trees may live for many years in dense shade," while other species of trees may be able to thrive in this type of environment.
