How can you identify a symbol that an author uses in a story? a. a symbol is always something inanimate, like love, or joy, or hatred, or jealousy. b. a symbol is always something concrete—like a bird or a whale or a ship—that is directly related to the main character. c. a symbol is something big—like the sun, or a mountain, or a whale—that affects the main character. d. a symbol is an ordinary object that takes on significance outside itself and stands for something greater.

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. (so basically being heartless)

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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.