In the context of the short story, what can we learn about fate from tragedy? In your opinion, what does this story teach readers about avoiding tragedy? What could Billy have done differently? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

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this is an example of the writer telling through description rather than showing through dialogue.

sometimes writers like to explain explicitely what's happening instead of adding dialogues of the situations., which is the case in this passage,

1, 4, and 5 are all conflicts

you need to add the passage to the question.

is this a multiple choice? if not, it is essential to have read the requirements, the rubric, and know the directions and how to complete in order (if needed).