"he was too much of a gambler not to accept fate. with him life was at best an uncertain game, and he recognized the usual percentage in favor of the dealer."
"the outcasts of poker flat" by bret hart, 1869
harte uses allusion in this excerpt to
a. illustrate mr. oakhurst's insecurities about life.
b. signify that mr. oakhurst was able to control his future.
c. explain the importance of gambling in mr. oakhurst's life.
d. indicate that mr. oakhurst knew that destiny was in charge.
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