Answer:
The peddler thought that way because he did not want to be treated in a good way by the ironmaster and his daughter when in reality, he had just stolen some man's hard-earned money.
Yes, I think that he repents and regrets ever stealing from the old man.
This scene tells us that it is wrong to steal from anyone and that everyone must work hard for their own survival and not depend on others' successes for a better life.
Explanation:
The story "The Rattrap" by Selma Lagerlof tells the story of how a peddler of rattraps and a thief became a changed man after a daughter of an ironmaster showed him kindness during one Christmas season. The peddler then decided to rectify his mistakes and became a much better person despite his poor condition.
The given quote is from when he was taken to the Ironmaster's house for the Christmas festival. He had just stolen thirty kronor from an old crofter which no one had known about at the moment. So, the kindness of the ironmaster and his daughter, Edla Willmansson, left him embarrassed or even undeserving.
The statement <em>"why the devil did I take that fellow's money?"</em> suggests that he must be regretting ever stealing from the old man.
This shows us how it is bad and wrong to steal from someone and deprive someone of their hard-earned savings.
Part A.
Answer: There have been many, but they have all failed.
Explanation: Henry brings up their past experience with the British, and point out they never had a successful reconciliation. "And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the House."
Part B.
Answer: He asks questions and then answers them to lead the audience.
Explanation: He asks questions such as "Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?" to support his argument that the British cannot be trusted if they are bringing troops.
Emphasizing the importance of
order, law, discipline, and tradition is typical of Romantic literature. The
answer is letter A. It was shaped by the political, social and economic
changes.