The kingg finally found the hermit, who, despite being frail and weak, was kneeling on the ground, digging in front of his hut.

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The king finally found the hermit, who, despite being frail and weak, was kneeling on the ground, digging in front of his hut. How does this sentence impact the plot?

This sentence affects the plot because it creates a hope that the king will find answers to his questions.

Explanation:

That question is Leo Tolstoy's "Three Question".

The hermit represents a wise man, who has an admirable intelligence. When the king meets the hermit, he seems weak, but his wisdom is not associated with physical strength, which makes this encounter so important for the plot, because it creates the hope that the king will find the answer to the questions he has and that will be wise and satisfying answers.

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