They Found A Bottle With A note they needed to read . Hope this helps
Why does John resist the narrator's attempts to stimulate her mind and express her thoughts? He thinks it will make her condition worse. He wants to be the creative one in their marriage. He thinks it will keep her from more productive work.
B . They illustrate a strict adherence to social rules.
The answer is A ( harsh environment (cause); few living things (effect) )
