Answer:
Yes, gravity pulls the tire down, while there is a force pulling up on the tire. The tire has only potential energy when it is hanging from the tree.
Explanation:
He was so disturbed by the birthmark because he wanted his wife to be perfect, and that birthmark ruined her perfection (from the point of view of Aylmer).
He builds a new tea shop by using concrete, plywood and the same wood used in the old shop to make a bigger store. This can be seen as a turning point of the story because with this action, Sile is looking to create something bigger for more people to enjoy