This tells me that Ralph has a lot of weight on his back. Everyone depends on him which makes him stressed and not want to deal with anything. He doesn't want to be the leader. This moment foreshadow's that something is going to come up and Ralph needs to take the leader position.
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"Wider still, and wider, shall thy bounds be set;" if this refers to the British Empire I believe it means that it is commenting on the expanding boundaries of this Empire as new lands are conquered and turned into colonies. At one time, Britain had far flung colonies in Africa, Asia and also the 13 colonies and Canada before the independence movements of the late 18th century in America and also 20th century in Africa. In other words, at one time the world was colonized by primarily the Spanish, the Portuguese and the British and the colonies had to supply the raw materials to the colonizers and were an appendage of the big powers.
Answer:
Riddle: What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
solution: The future.
Riddle: What’s black and white and blue?
Solution: A sad zebra.
Riddle: What has four eyes but can’t see?
Solution: Mississippi
Riddle: Where can you find cities, towns, shops, and streets but no people?
Solution: A map.
Riddle: What has a neck but no head?
Solution: A bottle.
All from
https://www.fatherly.com/play/the-best-riddles-for-kids-not-confusing/