Is conflicted a antonym for ulterior

Which of the following is a primary theme in harrison bergeron

What task did the surveyors do? a. they studied the landscape to determine the most direct route for building a road. b. they designed treadmills that lifted blocks of stone to where they were needed. c. they dug trenches and filled them with sand, concrete, and large blocks to form a road.

Whats the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature. explain what the importance is to me