That statement is false
They tried to impress each other by bragging about all kind of belonging to show which of them is more rich and successful.
They did stare at each other but it's only to show that they're not willing to lower themselves in front of the other.
Answer:
A. The right of people to express themselves
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She write everything down in her book thing.
The speaker is at first, afraid. They are struggling with their inner self about whether or not to jump. The speaker states that they struggle to the end. As the/she gets a look into the rippling water below, their fear grabs them even more. But soon, he/she states that a voice told them that if they were going to jump, to just jump. After another second of contemplation, the speaker finally overcomes their fear. Their transformation went from a person full of fear at the thought of jumping, to a person empty of that fear who cleared their mind and just did it.
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