Little Eyes are Upon You - Sharon Jaynes
Answer:
The welded locks symbolize Prospero and his guests' fear of the outside.
Explanation: Prospero and his guests try to seal themselves in the abbey and keep the outside world out. Does this help? :)
Answer:
They were alone with the ten white men who were the members of the Marsing school board.
Explanation:
I imagine finding a needle in a haystack with a blindfold on would be just as difficult.