think about this quote from section 4 of night elie weisel what is the significance of the quote and what do you think elie means when he answers the question

B. It was formerly the custom in our village, when a poor debtor came out of jail, for his acquaintances to salute him, looking through their fingers, which were crossed to represent the grating of a jail window, "How do ye do?"

Explanation:

Thoreau had confidence in peaceful activities, and possibly utilizing power when required. The line would be B since it demonstrates that he and his people would regard those that got outta prison. typically people wouldn't do that and would preferably severely treat them.