Question

1. Why is gold referred to as 'gaudy'? Who is Midas? Why is gold said to be hard food for him?

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Why is gold referred to as 'gaudy'? Who is Midas? Why is gold said to be hard food for him?

Midas was a greek king, whatever he touched turned gold...so he couldn't even eat because when he touched food it turned gold.