How does the blacksmith in "for want of a horsehoe nail" interact with the king's groom?

the blacksmith is rather selfish, while the king's groom shows great concern for others.
the blacksmith is responsible and dedicated, while the king's groom is confused and unreliable.
the blacksmith is patient and accommodating, while the king's groom is rash and careless.
the blacksmith is cheerful and kind, while the king's groom is glum and rude.

"as one of our outstanding historical figures once said, ‘when a great democracy is destroyed, it will not be because of enemies from without but rather because of enemies from within.’" (paragraph 7) how does this quote reveal mccarthy’s point of view and advance the purpose of his speech?

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.

How did rick respond to this conflict