Some parts of Africa to people in the US. They may may have limited resources, food, water, shelter. Suburban people can buy whatever and are comfortable.
The answer to this question is d) oxymoron
"<span>It makes the reader aware of the key actors in the unfolding narration" would be the best answer. It's important to establish key characters early on so the reader is confused later. </span>
What he said implied exactly what he said. He would have absolutely nothing without Gabriel.
