I think it is metaphor, because it wasn't really exaggerating
<em><u>Answer:</u></em>
- The American government to the British government.
Married life for Rip was tough, but now he is free of the tyranny of his wife. He doesn't care much about the political matters.
The ideas that is most closely
related to the theme in these lines are ‘It is the law of life: one takes, then
one hands over to another in one's turn. But that does not mean we obey the law
readily and willingly.’
1. Can’t
2. No clue
3. Won
4. Waited
5. Lived
6. Collected
Hope this helps!