1. Explain the expression "Sabbath lull" in paragraph one of the story.
2. Why does Oakhurst feel "they" might be after him? Who protected him from the fate of those other citizens hanging from the Sycamore tree?
3. How do both the Duchess and Uncle Billy contribute to the fate of the outcasts?
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1). A Sabbath lull means the town is quiet and peaceful. Few if any businesses are open. Most people are in church.
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1. In order to explain the expression "Sabbath lull" in paragraph one of the story, you need to refer to the context and the meaning of the words. In this case, the story seems to be set in a small town or community, and the mention of "Sabbath" suggests a religious day of rest, such as Sunday. The word "lull" refers to a period of calm or tranquility. Therefore, the expression "Sabbath lull" can be understood as a peaceful or quiet time during a religious day of rest. It implies that everything is calm and still in the town during this period, setting the stage for the events that follow in the story.
2. Oakhurst feels "they" might be after him because he is a known gambler and a person of disreputable character in the town. The pronoun "they" refers to the other citizens of the town who dislike him or are prejudiced against him because of his lifestyle. The reason behind their animosity towards Oakhurst is not explicitly stated in the question, but it could be due to his gambling habits, which may have caused problems or tensions within the community.
To understand who protected him from the fate of those other citizens hanging from the Sycamore tree, you would need to refer to the story or the context. However, based on the information provided, it can be inferred that someone intervened or protected Oakhurst from being subjected to a similar punishment as the other outcasts who were hanged. This intervention might have been by someone sympathetic to Oakhurst's situation or someone who disagreed with the harsh punishment imposed on the outcasts.
3. Both the Duchess and Uncle Billy contribute to the fate of the outcasts in different ways. The story or context is not explicitly provided, so this answer is based on general assumptions.
The Duchess could contribute to the fate of the outcasts by being involved in their mistreatment or abandonment. This could be due to her position of power or influence within the community, or her personal disdain for the outcasts. However, without more information, it is impossible to determine the exact nature of her contribution.
Uncle Billy, on the other hand, might contribute to the fate of the outcasts by being complicit in their downfall or by betraying them. He could have provided information or acted in a way that led to their punishment or isolation. Again, the specific details would depend on the story or context being referred to.
In both cases, it is important to refer to the specific story or text to fully understand the roles and contributions of these characters to the fate of the outcasts.