Read the passage from “Part of the Stew.”
I was mighty proud of our work. . . . I held on to a great hope that it would keep my father and my city safe.

In this passage, the narrator engages readers by

A. describing the details of the setting.
B. quoting another character.
C. explaining another character’s actions.
D. revealing his own thoughts and feelings.

Hich excerpt from "the cask of amontillado" best infers what will be fortunato's downfall? the gait of my friend was unsteady, and the bells upon his cap jingled as he strode he had a weak point --this fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. he prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. "nitre," i replied. "how long have you had that cough? " "my friend, no; i will not impose upon your good nature. i perceive you have an engagement. luchresi--"

How is dr. lanyon characterized in the excerpt? as friendly as arrogant as wise as mournful

What is the significance of the above statement in relation to the play’s conclusion? oedipus treats his inferiors poorly but ultimately grants them the same respect he grants to nobility. while teiresias appears to be mocking oedipus, the real message is one of warning about the forces working against the king. oedipus earns great fame for answering the riddle of the sphinx but ultimately loses his crown to a common man. just as oedipus is unable to conceive that he has done wrong in the past, he is unable to imagine that his enviable position is impermanent.