The phrases “very gifted” and “who would succeed” illustrate that Schweitzer is talented and destined to do well. These words are directed toward Albert(Schweitzer) specifically. For that reason, this is your answer:)
I think that It's being used as a reflexive pronoun. "Jolly band of pirates" and "we."
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You ask yourself, "what is the main idea?" "what is the story about?". The theme is like the things that the story surrounds.
Kevin's voice sounds diffrent because hes sick?