The more of me the less you see what am I?

Line 1 of this excerpt features a strong example of

Which of the following passages from “the californian’s tale” to advance the theme that pride can lead to regret? a. california has living dead men walking around b. tramping all day long with pick and pan and horn c. thirty-five years ago i was out prospecting on the stanislaus

What inference can be made about the characters beliefs