Help fast Charlie sat on the curb with his backpack, wondering what he would
do now. His job as a store clerk in the quiet town was the only life
he had known. He had always felt he was meant for something
more, but now he couldn't find the courage to move. The map was
of no use; with so many different roads, it was impossible to tell
which way he should go.

What object in the paragraph best symbolizes security? (5 points)

A. The backpack
B. The map
C. The job

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. nice town, y'know what i mean? nobody very remarkable ever come out of it, s'far as we know. the earliest tombstones in the cemetery up there on the mountain say 1670-1680-they're grovers and cartwrights and gibbses and herseys-same names as are around here now. in at least one hundred words, discuss the significance of the stage manager's narration in our town. analyze the text in terms of its tone, word choice, and meaning. what purpose does this narration serve in the play?