How would you describe the tone jefferson used while writing the declaration of independence

Which of the following passages from “the californian’s tale” to advance the theme that pride can lead to regret? a.california has living dead men walking around b. tramping all day long with pick and pan and horn c. thirty-five years ago i was out prospecting on the stanislaus

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What is the main conflict in this excerpt from “rumplestiltskin” by the brothers grimm?