Final answer:
The question does not align with the provided excerpts, as there is no instance directly involving George and an iceberg. The question could be addressing a metaphorical or symbolic theme, where an iceberg represents unseen complexities, similar to the metaphor regarding hidden cultural aspects.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question suggests a scenario where George cannot see an iceberg. However, based on the provided excerpts, there's no direct mention of George looking for an iceberg or struggling to see one. Instead, we encounter various situations involving observation and perception, such as characters looking out for a lighthouse, seeing a shark, noticing a distant figure on a water jetty, etc. Specifically, George Hadley is a character from one of the excerpts, but he is mentioned in the context of an advanced nursery environment where he contemplates the excessive use of technology by his children.
Given the scrapbook-like narrative snippets, if the question pertains to why George could not see an iceberg, it's possible that it's a metaphorical reference connected to the snippet that uses an iceberg as a metaphor for hidden aspects of culture. George's inability to see the iceberg could then be analogous to an individual's unawareness of the underlying aspects of their environment or culture, as symbolized by the visible and invisible parts of an iceberg, a recurring symbol for hidden complexities.