What does "...men are at the mercy of events and cannot control them" mean and what message is the speaker trying to portray? (explain please)

In this excerpt, romeo’s reaction to light illustrates his tiring work schedule. budding romance. gloomy mood. religious faith.

Reread lines 6-7 "the survivor." determine how the tone of these differs from the preceding lines (1-5)

Why would the author show scout behaving like a lady lady during aunt alexandra's circle, even though she hates doing so? select all that apply. (to kill a mockingbird) to show her acceptance of that role in life to demonstrate empathy for aunt alexandra to reflect on scout's emotional confusion to show scout's growth and maturity