What role does Darzee play in the story?
His small body provides a contrast to Rikki-tikki's large form.
His kindness provides a contrast to Rikki-tikki's cruelty.
His bravery provides a contrast to Rikki-tikki's nervousness.
His foolishness provides a contrast to Rikki-tikki's clever thinking.

well stockyards mean a large yard containing pens and sheds, typically adjacent to a slaughterhouse, in which livestock is kept and sorted. and i'm assuming that by party you   mean a large group of people which does make sense because chicago is a very crowded place much like new york. stockyards tend to take up a lot of room due to needing the area for pens to keep animals in and the fact that stockyards are usually right by slaughterhouse where they process and distribute the product. so its much like a zoo but with some dead animal products close by.

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.

there are many cases in the crucible where propaganda is present, the types of propagandas that are shown are: bandwagon, testimonial, transfer, and card-stacking. the crucible is mainly focus on the ancient beliefs that people from towns had, if someone didn’t follow the rules they would be punished.

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. (so basically being heartless)

hope this : )