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1. What is the Existential viewpoint set forth in the epigraph?

The epigraph included at the start of the text states, "Brother to a Prince and fellow to a beggar if he be found worthy" and puts forth an anti-hierarchy message. The epigraph depicts the speaker of the quote as someone who will spend his time with anyone belonging to any class, as long as he enjoys the company.

2. In what setting does the opening scene of the narrator's story occur?

The first scene of the story is told from the narrator's point of view as he rides in the Intermediate class section of a train. He is discussing the differences between the Second-class, First-class, and Intermediate sections of the train. They all have differing ticket prices and he has been forced to ride in the Intermediate section due to budget constraints at his workplace, much to his dismay.

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