<span>I an pretty sure that excerpt with the first option best reveals the theme
<span>of the strict father figure, I choose this one : “You could have made a better job of it yourself. Other hand.” The same ritual of raising and lowering the left hand with the tip of the cane to the desired height. (A){After all, I have taught you some Latin.” Crack. “It would be hard to do any worse.} </span></span>
The answer is b. hope this helps
I can not explain how he perceives or views that, but here is my shot at it.
"without a struggle, there is no progress"
What in life goes without an obstacle? can you cross the street without looking both ways, yes but you'll most likely be hit by a car. See without taking that extra second you'll not make the progress you'll just keep backpedaling or you end up dead if you follow the example ha!
(In conclusion)
There is little chance without putting in work that you'll actually succeed. <span />
It should be she told becasue its to someone