Read the second stanza of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church." Some keep the Sabbath in Surplice –
I just wear my Wings –
And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church,
Our little Sexton – sings.

What is the effect of the word “surplice,” which is a garment worn by the clergy, in this stanza?

the answer is:

apprehensive.

answer: if you are saying your dad is white and your mom is mexican, latino ot whatever, then its all about genes.

explanation:

your mom had the dominate trait so you probably took after your mom.

the servant does not kill the child oedipus as he was ordered to do because "he pitied the child" based on the oedipus rex story. the servant was ordered to kill the child because of the prophecy that predicted king laius' death. the king already had attempted to hurt oedipus by piercing oedipus's ankle. however, the servant did not finish the job and he rather saved the baby oedipus.

explanation:

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.