The conflict between Laocoon and the Trojans was that when
the Trojans saw the Greek ships leaving, they thought the war was over. When they saw the wooden horse, they thought
it was a gift and wanted to bring it inside Troy. Laocoon objected thinking it was a trick but
the Trojans disregarded his warning.
Laocoon insisted but Athena had two serpents from the sea attack him and
this enabled the Greeks to sneak in and conquer Troy.
Answer:
1.the author uses this term, "Spreading Jelly on the truth" because it refers that someone was sugar coating the truth, basically making the truth sound nice and less harsh.
2.the author uses this term, "Gone floating after some man like a balloon on a string" because it is explaining that someone is chasing a man or attached to a man just like a string is attached to a balloon. The author could also mean that they were emotionally attached to the man.
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