Lines 20 and 21 suggest that the speaker

the answer would be: it explains that at least one son must join the church

the expression ''as the tithe of his sons'' indicates how his father intended for at least one of his sons to serve the church. this phrase demonstrates that his father offered him as a last resort since none of his brothers chose to serve the church.

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

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the quote relates to no dogs barked because the father and son learn a lot from each other. the theme is love because the father misses his son and they are trying to get to his mom where her dogs are barking.

a. she is a young, beautiful woman who deeply cares about her husband.

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