Why is it ironic Lakeville is trapped in a pendulum labeled "The Prisoner of Time"?

Toward the beginning of his speech, the Doctor says "forsake pride, for he deceiveth you in the end, / And remember Beauty, Five Wits, Strength and Discretion, / They all at last do Everyman forsake."

Explanation: With these words, he says that everyone must make this last journey alone. He then warns everyone to make amends before death, because once death comes it won't be possible.

b. brooks wrote about the same type of neighborhood in which she grew up.

a omg *hides wit stranger*