What does the author margaret atwood compare "rumour" to in lines one and two?

Need ! of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response. the characters are from "shooting an elephant", " witchcraft for sale" and marriage is a private affair.

It is very important to promote self esteem in young children

The room was gaudy with its leather couch and purple walls