Why does the author consistently refer to the king as "semi-barbaric"?
O to fool the reader into thinking that the king is a kind
leader
O to excuse the king's actions in the amphitheater
O to illustrate that the king is hiding a savage nature behind
his civilized front
O to justify killing people based on a game of chance

Seeing much of this joylessness, and inaptitude, both of body and mind, for a lot which would be full of blessings for those prepared for it, we could not but look with deep interest on the little girls, and hope they would grow up with the strength of body, dexterity, simple tastes, and resources that would fit them to enjoy and refine the western farmer's life. which best describes fuller's style in this passage?