Answer:
His blood is no longer "true" because it has been contaminated by a grave sin-he slept with his own kin! Thus, his name could also mean he speaks the truth. Ellison might be using the name as a technique (besides empathy) to give Trueblood's story credence.
Explanation:
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follow him and his word, because it’s known that he is the path we shall follow, his way is the only path to the promised kingdom if we follow
D, But I must get to work
The words suggest that the writer is being frustrated by circumstances and might not be able to go to work--a possibility which is creating anxiety.
Approx. 550 miles in area