Question

essendean is a good place indeed, and i have been very happy there; but then i have never been anywhere else. how does this sentence contribute to the story as a whole? it reinforces that essendean is a beautiful setting and a great place to live. it foreshadows davies move from essendean, which occurs later in the story. it hints at the conflict that occurs between davie and mr. campbell in the next paragraph. it characterizes davie as someone who does not like to travel.

Explanation:

The sentence shows the narrator's positive view of Essendean based on their limited - experience. It mainly serves to build the character's perception of the place. There is no indication of foreshadowing a move, hinting at a conflict, or characterizing the narrator as a non - traveler.

Answer:

It reinforces that Essendean is a beautiful setting and a great place to live.