Why does the author include a description of gerasim’s efforts to find work in paragraphs 1-2

2. To highlight his pessimism in the face of adversity.

worldwide, 780 million people do not have access to an improved water source. an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation (more than 35% of the world's population)

answer; andrew jackson approved nullification by signing it into law,and john calhoun opposed it saying it was unconstitutional;