Yield signs are red, white, and triangular. An upside down triangle that is.
A black cat like, "if a black cat crosses your path, you shalt be cursed with bad luck" ? or what
The setting which begins to answer your question is the sentence that begins "Most conversations between husband and wife ... " this is near the beginning.
The real core of your question comes with "This aloofness ... " which shows how he handles the disputes with his wife. This is followed by "He attained this by ... " which tells exactly how the aloofness came about. Finally he surrounds himself with people that insulate him from the fights he has will his wife. His bridge games probably insure that he does not have to talk to her.
<em>The Giant is not a static character, but one who changes throughout the story as a result of the events he experiences. At first, he is “very selfish” as he chases away the children playing in his garden.</em>
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<u><em>tbh google</em></u>
