How do the cultural experiences of ulrich and georg most likely influence their points of view? A. Their perspective are formed less by their individual circumstances and more by their deep-rooted belief in unquestioned family allegiance.

B. Fearful they will become social outcast if they try to initiate peace, the men pretend to be in conflict with each other.

C. The men have grown up in a war torn community and lack a strong moral foundation and knowledge of right and wrong.

D. Believing that the feud would eventually end and personal tragedy the men both embrace violence and revenge.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.