Read the excerpt from "digging." till his straining rump among the flowerbeds bends low, comes up twenty years away stooping in rhythm through potato drills where he was digging. based on the word’s connotation, what does the speaker’s use of the word "straining” suggest? that the work in the flowerbeds is quick and easy that the father is working very hard in the flowerbeds that the father passed away 20 years ago that the father finds the digging enjoyable

1. at the conclusion of chapter 13, the monster realizes that he has none of the qualities or possessions that human beings value, and so he worries the he will be forever miserable. he says, “oh, that i had for ever remained in my native wood, nor known nor felt beyond the sensations of hunger, thirst, and heat! ” this statement recalls one made by victor frankenstein in chapter 10: “if our impulses were confined to hunger, thirst, and desire, we might nearly be free; but now we are moved by every wind that blows, and a chance word or scene that that word may convey to us.” questions: what do these two statements suggest about the impact of knowledge? how do the statements affect the way readers view the monster and victor?

Which option is the most relevant piece of evidence for this claim

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.