Answer:
He told them where the gold was. He ran off while digging up the body. His captor released him while running to see the gold.
Explanation:
The question above is incomplete, the options attached to the question are listed below:
A) The walk from prison to scaffolding
grew farther over the years as the town expanded.
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B) The walk from prison to scaffolding seemed a long and treacherous journey to
Hester.</span>
C) The walk from prison to scaffolding was short, but the onlookers were a
violent crowd.
D) The walk from prison to scaffolding was both emotionally and physically
painful for Hester.
ANSWER
The correct option is B.
What the passage given above is saying is that, the distance from the prison door to the market place is not far, but the shame that Hester experienced as a result of those who thronged to see her makes the journey a long one for her.
I would not say it is.
Happiness is an emotion. Just is regret, sadness, solidarity, grief, etc. In most scenarios happiness is an attributed factor and result of struggle, but not always. Someone could have the worst life imaginable, but just as well be content. Anyone can be truly happy, no matter the situation. This does not mean struggle is dismissed as a factor in the becoming of happiness, however. Many things come from struggles, and happiness is a common emotion once the struggle is over.
This is only eight sentences, but it's a good start.
It is message. That is the whole point of the theme, what message the story is trying to get across.
