Answer:
C. Light as thistle-down and delicately tinted as wild-rose petals
Explanation:
Nature is simply the physical features of the earth which could include, plants, animals, the atmosphere and other attributes. When describing aspects of nature that made Alaska unique, John Burroughs described the mists as "light as thistle-down and delicately tinted as wild-rose petals". The mist is a part of nature so the description fits in.
In the same vein, he talked about the different shades of flowers with colors like, blue, green, rose and amber. He also described the seabirds which adorn Alaska. Also in the description of nature was the sea waves, soft winds and songs of birds.
Answer:
- These are characteristics of a Greek hero: battles an antagonist, goes on a journey, has no fault, has supernatural gifts, is a skilled fighter.
- They are not characteristic of a Greek hero: fights with a team.
Explanation:
Greek heroes were, for the most part, demigods, which allowed them to have supernatural abilities from their semi-divine nature, they were portrayed as skilled, brave, honorable, strong and without any kind of defects. They were so self-sufficient that they were able to resolve their battles and struggles without the need for a team to help them, moreover, they often went into great horns to achieve their goals.
An example of this is Theseus, who possessed a superhuman strength and was able to go on a journey with the aim of killing a minotaur who brought much suffering to people.
The billboard of Doctor T.J Eckleburg is an old advertisement that watches over the valley of ashes. The billboard also represents God watching down and judging society since it watches over a poor city.
