Coerce means to do something by using force or threats, he wants to force himself into thinking of it but could not achieve it because his muscles were preventing it.
Everything that is said has mostly to deal with a tree, so that is why they used a tree for the image.
figurative language goes with "he allows her in church, as well as state, but a subordinate position, claiming apostolic authority for her exclusion from the ministry"
connotative language goes with " he has monopolized nearly all the profitable employments"
technical language goes with " he closes aganist her all the avenues to wealth and distinction"
Answer:
The aunt disapproves of the bachelor's story because she disagrees with the moral message it gives to the children.
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