"When I said you were a friend of Tom's, he started to abandon the whole idea. He doesn't know very much about Tom, though he says he's read a Chicago paper for years just on the chance of catching a glimpse of Daisy's name" (p.152)

This story made me feel sad 
However, the purpose of this story is to reveal the cruelty of our world and the protectors who help and protect children
The quote, "Nobody wants to be told what they're doing is wrong" is true. Sometimes, we never accept when we're wrong.
"and you see the terror" represents that nobody cared until something had to happen.
I'm sorry I couldn't get much from these quotes. This topic is a bit tough for me sometimes and I'm just doing my best to help.
Answer:
Uhh what are you trying to say? I think u forgot the pic
The author use the myth in the way that <span>It gives the origins of the Tai-me as a life-saving creature.
Tai-me is a form of doll that people bring in order to give good luck in their life. According to the writing, tai-me embodied life saving creatures that would protect its carrier from potential danger that might befall them.</span>