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question 3 of 20
read this excerpt from the adventures of robinson crusoe:
i caused friday to gather all the skulls, bones, flesh, and whatever remained, and lay them together in a heap, and make a great fire upon it, and burn them all to ashes. i found friday had still a hankering stomach after some of the flesh, and was still a cannibal in his nature; but i showed so much abhorrence at the very thoughts of it, and at the least appearance of it, that he durst not discover it: for i had, by some means, let him know that i would kill him if he offered it.
how does this passage contribute to the overall meaning of the story?
a. it shows that crusoe regrets saving friday.
b. it highlights the theme of a man battling his own flaws.
c. it develops the idea of one culture clashing with another.
d. it reveals that friday used to be a cannibal.

Explanation:

The passage shows Crusoe's revulsion at Friday's cannibal - like desires, highlighting the cultural differences between them as Crusoe is from a non - cannibalistic culture and Friday has cannibalistic instincts. This represents a culture clash.

Answer:

C. It develops the idea of one culture clashing with another.