I————-(see/sees/saw) a snake when I was playing

What inference can be made about the characters beliefs

Santiago said, “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.” in essence he says that a. defeat is likely when you sail alone. b. man can face defeat so it is important to learn from your mistakes and be prepared. c. sharks can always defeat man unless man is well prepared. d. man can be hurt and even destroyed but still have the ability to control how it is viewed.

How are the themes from roosevelt's introduction to his address and the excerpt from king's letter similar? click here to read "letter from a birmingham jail."