Well "and to take the shortcut" just doesnt sound right, the rest is fine..
Its <u><em>valid</em></u>
VALID is something that is very logical and makes sense in the topic situation
The answer is therefore <u><em>VALID</em></u>
<span>This line of dialogue shows that Rainsford is a rational man. He does not believe in superstition. He is aware that people in a group may disregard their own decision making and critical thinking facilities in favour of confomity within the group. If a superstitious idea begins to gain traction amongst the men, they may succumb to mass hysteria. Rainsford hopes to calm the fears of the listener by telling them indirectly to disregard their own fears about the island.</span>
Answer
The second
Explaination
1 is Buddhism and second is <span>Hinduism</span>
