20 points. ! who are the main characters in "nethergrave" and "a sound of thunder"?

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?

Which best explains the symbolism of changing weather in "the jilting of granny weatherall"?

Why does the author of exploring the titanic give background information about his youth and education? to show his lifelong love for the ocean