Answer and explanation:
This a passage from a novel called "Wuthering Heights" written by Emily Brontë in 1847 under the anonymous name of Ellis Bell. The plot goes about the mostly toxic-romantic love triangle and family issues between two male characters and the female lead of the story. It is today considered a book that's part of the classic literature.
The cartoonist is looking to reform the school system, if you look closely to the picture there is a public school outside of the "loop" and the private school is in the loop
Answer: I think that it means "expressing brilliance/ excellence"
The literal meaning of shining is "reflecting".... but I don't think people can reflect
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