Many people would get sick from the pollution that was a product from coal smoke and working, hard, long hours without any form of a break. Plus, since large machinery was relatively new in this time era, they were particularly unsafe and lead to many workplace related accidents and deaths.
This is a good observation. The General reveals to Rainsford that Rainsford himself will be the hunted in page 11-15 of the story. So, your observation is correct. There is a delay in introducing the main conflict. The main reason for this is to keep Rainsford in suspense and study his reaction.
Answer: yes, he helped him to take revenge.
Explanation:
they both had the same idea in mind, to get revenge.
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In direct characterization character's personality is explicitly described. Indirect characterization on the other hand uses dialogue, actions and other non-explicitly descriptions. Fro the given sentences the following sentence is example of direct characterization:
The door opened and in came ridiculous Reginald, as dapper and debonair as ever.
