Answer:
It reveals his sense of agency; he makes choices to help himself.
Explanation:
Vladek's character and personality was shaped according to his experiences of the Holocaust. He has been prescribed various medicines from the doctors for his heart disease and diabetes. He also consumed lots of vitamins. He is fed up with the consumption of numerous pills. This situation presents the picture of the struggle to fight the ills of holocaust. Vladek's words presents the metaphorical image of struggle that he has to undergo. He finally comes to the conclusion that he needs to stand for himself so as to come out of such a condition.
The correct answer is 2. "First class!" my mother exclaimed, with an intake of breath. "How did you end up there?"
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Explanation:
In excerpt two, there is a clear contrast between the mother of Hemma (female main character and narrator) who belongs to a middle or low socioeconomic status and the parents of the male character Kaushik. This is shown by the reaction of the mother of Hemma who is shocked by the extravagance of flying in first class. This is shown in "First class!... How did you end up there?" that shows the surprise of the mother and the answer of the father in "It could become a terrible habit" that shows how proud he is of this event. Thus, this excerpt shows the diversity within socioeconomic status by explaining the shock and surprise of Hemma mother to the fact another family flew in first class.
