Most likely the factors that can bring on a problem/complaint, how to avoid such scenarios, and how to fix them if a problem does arise.
The effect of the speaker hearing about the statue from the traveller as opposed to seeing it with his own eyes is. It helps emphasize how the story is a tale that is being passed on to the reader, indicating that there is a message to be heeded.
2. Were you surprised that Wightman's classmates turned out as they did? Why or
why not?
