Question

How is the theme that the narrator’s power and superiority over the natives is only an illusion developed in this story? Select each correct answer. The narrator thinks he is in control of the situation, but he is repeatedly tricked by the villagers. The narrator claims payment of fines over an incident with his piglets’ tails, but the villagers refuse to pay. The narrator’s wealth immediately establishes his authority over the villagers, but the villagers do not respect him. The narrator establishes a series of declarations and rules to assert authority over the villagers. The narrator bribes the authorities to ensure that he has power and preference over the villagers.

Answer 1

The narrator claims payment of fines over an incident with his piglets’ tails, but the villagers refuse to pay.

The narrator thinks he is in control of the situation, but he is repeatedly tricked by the villagers.

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Answer 2

The narrator thinks he is in control of the situation, but he is repeatedly tricked by the villagers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Theme: narrator’s power and superiority over the natives is only an illusion developed

illusion = narrator thinks he is in control

power and superiority = repeatedly tricked

I think this is the answer but is there a passage or something to refer to? it would be much clearer