Answer:
I think it is talking about hope and disappointment. The "treasure" Is disappointment. He wants to keep it locked up and not let out. Because he is in a time of need for hope. And he doesn't want to let disappointment get in the way.
A claim is a statement that must be arguable.
There must be at least two sides to a claim. For example, I can claim that I am the best person in the world (not that I am). Others can either:
1) support me, and be on my side
2) argue against my claim, and point out my faults.
hope this helps
Among the traits I that ones I want my kid to inherit is my kindness, intelligence, and personality.
It is true because people wanted them to be free