The only way ti learn a lesson is to be forced to experience the consequences
He uses indirect characterization whenever Hazel speaks to George. When George hears the sound from his head set Hazel says "I'd think it would be real interesting, hearing all the different sounds."
Answer:
Survival is the act of living through something life threatening. example: defending yourself against a robber and winning.
Stubborness or inflexibility would be appropriate synonyms for 'obstincy' as it is used in this excerpt.
Obstinacy in defence means that they are stubborn in defence - and are going to stick with it, no matter what other information comes to light.
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