The exchange is dialogue. The two characters are talking to each other--not themselves or the audience directly.
Themself’s (c) (sorry if it is wrong)
Bruno and shmuel are the protagonists because they are mostly mentioned in the story
I think it may be “one is much longer and complex than the other”
Answer:
In two years time, most of the empire had revolted against the new emperor, creating a constant atmosphere of rebellion and retaliation. Warlord Xiang Yu in quick succession defeated the Qin army in battle, executed the emperor, destroyed the capital and split up the empire into 18 states.
Explanation:
they were treated harsh