What does the gold represent in the novel?
a prop for silas to lean on
an ideal world
a substitute for friends for silas
a curse and a blessing for silas
there are multiple answers

The correct answers are;

A. a prop for Silas to lean on

C. a substitute for friends for Silas

D. a curse and a blessing for Silas

i think the correct answer would be adjustments in life roles.  this causes for one to adjust or change totally his/her career or lifestyle since the present is not beneficial to the life role he is at. for instance, you became a mother you would of course stop going to malls and enjoying life outside. you would be staying at home taking care of your child.

the development of trade during the middle age increased to the change given in the agriculture, which gave money, industry and markets a bigger importance in economy. the agriculture production was more than the consumption, which meant the creation of wider markets out of the areas. besides, with the end of multiple wars, the population increased and new trade routes were created.