explain the quote “It's fear that makes us lose our conscience. It's also what transforms us into cowards.”

Chapters 3–5 while reading, think about… author’s purpose/point of view symbolism communication between characters —ethan frome

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics

The attitude the speaker in this poem holds toward himself can best be described as