This is an example of dramatic irony. Dramatic irony is when the audience is aware of what's happening but the characters aren't.
The correct answer is b. whether or not to cast himself as the main character.
He didn't want to make it too obvious that the Divine Comedy insulted many of the locals and many rich and wealthy people of power, and casting himself would certainly point towards that.
The text of a novel is more explanatory with details and the setting. In the movie version of novels, the movie is just flowing which makes it almost seem to be shorter. As to the text of a novel it's said\explained when a noise is made or when somebody walks in or by. In my opinion, although it would take more dedicated time to read the text of a novel first and the movie second it would give the reader's and viewer's a better understanding of what is being watched in the movie version.
How do I feel when others accomplish a task without having to persevere, yet I have to persevere/struggle quite a bit and still fail or am not as successful?
The answer to your question is:
It is going to be hard, but just because someone else didn’t have difficulty doesn’t mean they are better, you are still in a process of understanding the concept or problem. You are learning something as for the other person is not. You are building up your mental strength.