In paragraph 1 of the section “Doc-Lap at Last,” the author says, “The Americans cringed at the thought of a Communist Vietnam.” The word cringe literally means “to bend your head in fear.” In this context, what does cringe mean? What feeling does the word “cringe” give you, and how does that help you understand the main idea of this paragraph?

Dexplanation: a mother goes through child bearing in order to give birth. hope it ! : d

Well based on the summary,   the setting plays a big role in char. development since the cat has been spoiled and babied her whole life she has to figure out how to survive on there own for the first time. and since winter is coming the cat is faced with lots of dangers and troubles. but, like you said with the storm that brought an invasion of rats, since she is   a cat shell figure out how to kill and get food and the storm is the best way to learn right. can you mark me brainliest pls! read more on -