Answer:
A certain cool-headedness had come to him;
[D]oggedly he swam in that direction, swimming with slow, deliberate strokes, conserving his strength.
Explanation:
These details 'a certain..him', '[D]oggedly...strength' from the narration display that Rainsford sensible and rational person who has the ability to do well in dangerous moments. <u>The qualities of being 'cool-headed', 'swimming with the slow', and the ability to 'conserve his strength through deliberate strokes' clearly reflect that he is a calm and composed individual who can conquer the dangers and difficulties</u> coming his way through his astute and rationality. The phrases 'he wrestled with all his power', 'he struck out with strong strokes', 'struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out' substantiate the above claim.
The correct match of their characters are as follows.
And honoured everywhere for worthiness. this describes the knight due to honor.
At Alexandria, he, when it was won;Of courtliness, and stately manners took, this describes the prior
And would be held worthy of reverence In wisps hung down such locks as he'd on head, this describes the pardoner because of his gentleness.
But as to hood, for sport of it, he'd none,A lover and a lusty bachelor, this describes the squire because of his dedication
We decided that we would have a party after the premiere, but we were completely unprepared.
Great poem. definitely needs some rhyming. i have an idea for just one of your lines
“Why is being me, a crime to you?
Does my skin color sicken them too?”
also maybe
“We all shed the same tears
We all have the same fears
But people treat me different
all across the hemisphere”
