How does the crystal merchant influence the boy’s actions?

by revealing his own failures, the crystal merchant teaches santiago that dreams can be dangerous, prompting santiago to stay and give up his dream.

the crystal merchant shows the boy the soul of the world, revealing that the crystal shop was the boy's prize all along.

by sharing his story and his regrets, the crystal merchant teaches the boy that some people would rather fantasize about their dreams than live them.

the crystal merchant allowed his opportunity to pass him by, teaching santiago that you only have one chance to realize your destiny.

In the real world, feldman learned to settle for less than 95 percent. he came to consider a company “honest” if its payment rate was above 90 percent. he considered a rate between 80 and 90 percent “annoying but tolerable.” if a company habitually paid below 80 percent, feldman might post a hectoring note, like this one: the cost of bagels has gone up dramatically since the beginning of the year. unfortunately, the number of bagels that disappear without being paid for has also gone up. don’t let that continue. i don’t imagine that you would teach your children to cheat, so why do it yourselves? the excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors’ argument? a claim an example a conclusion a counterclaim