I need help on this please

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.

What difference do you notice between this passage and contemporary pose.

How does bill safire depict mankind in his proposed speech? 1.adventurous and greedy 2.adventurous and determined 3.daring and invasive 4.timid and wary of loss