Why are people hesitant to report corruption

How do the excerpt and diagram complement one another?

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

What is the primary purpose of this blog? to inform people about the new sports park to entertain people with details about the warbler to persuade people to protect the warbler to convince people to support the city council