Question

1. And soon, within the darkness of trees lurked a darkness of men.
a. What does 'darkness of trees' refer to?
b. What does 'darkness of men' refer to?
c. Explain the significance of this line in the text.
2. That would have been hard work and they had forsworn hard work.
a. Who are 'they'?
b. What did they do to satisfy their needs and wants?
c. What light does this throw on their character?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

1. And soon, within the darkness of trees lurked a darkness of men.

a. What does 'darkness of trees' refer to?

b. What does 'darkness of men' refer to?

c. Explain the significance of this line in the text.

2. That would have been hard work and they had forsworn hard work.

a. Who are 'they'?

b. What did they do to satisfy their needs and wants?

c. What light does this throw on their character?

Answer 2

Answer:

2.a...They are brigands and bandits..

b.They robber and killed the traveller who passes this road and satisfy their needs and wants.