he was concerned because of the drug deal.
Examine and explain there position on a central idea
Because one of the witches' prophecies has come true.
Answer: The "Wedding March" was composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
Stubborness or inflexibility would be appropriate synonyms for 'obstincy' as it is used in this excerpt.
Obstinacy in defence means that they are stubborn in defence - and are going to stick with it, no matter what other information comes to light.