In this quote, and in the entire essay, what is Swift saying about the view and value of personhood in his society? Is there any relevance today? Who do we deem "less worthy"? Why?

question 1: d) the old man continued, "in the long run, what people think about shepherds and bakers becomes more important for them than their own destinies.'"

question 2: d) by providing a different perspective and encouraging the englishman to never give up, the boy him to discover the alchemist.

question 3: c) the stones he gave santiago the boy to recognize omens, which will him on his journey to find his personal legend.

question 4: d) when the englishman wants to quit, santiago doesn’t allow the englishman to give up.

question 5: a) by instructing the englishman to go and try, the englishman is motivated to continue on his journey toward his personal legend.

explanation:

i'm not sure what the second paragraph is but a decree is an official order issued by legal authority. find the one that best fits this definition.