A run-on sentence usually occurs when two separate sentences or clauses are improperly combined. However, unlike sentence fragments, run-on sentences can still be technically grammatically correct. So technically the are bad.
<span>Before watching the game, Skylar made artichoke and spinach dip, as well as super nachos.
That sentence contains an independent clause: </span>Skylar made artichoke and spinach dip.
As well as two dependent clauses: Before watching the game; as well as super nachos.
Given those characteristics, I believe that sentence is complex.
Answer:
This sentence in the 6th paragraph, Gus cared nothing for taunts and slurs against himself, but he deeply resented any suggestion of insult aimed at his crippled friend," shows that Gus is a loyal, caring friend. He only cares for his friend and not himself.