What country does the necklace take place

What is the narrators main conflict in this passage

When you wear your earbuds while working out, your sweat damages them and they die sooner

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.