Which two statements from the passage provide evidence that babbitt thinks the dopplebraus lack proprietary?

Which describes the effect the use of figurative language has on the tone of this excerpt? select all that apply

How did rick respond to this conflict

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.