Question with options:
PART A: Which statement best describes the relationship between the two newspaper articles?
A
The first article includes correct information about why the ship sank while the second article incorrectly claims the ship did not sink.
B
Both articles included information about the trouble the ship had when it first left harbor.
C
The first article includes more details about the passengers on the ship than does the second article.
D
Both articles incorrectly claim that the ship did not sink after hitting the iceberg.
Answer: B
Both articles included information about the trouble the ship had when it first left harbor.
Explanation:
- In the articles, we can see that the Titanic was one of the largest and most luxurious vessels in history. It was impossible for people to see or think that the Titanic is can have any difficulty so it became the transport for the most reputable people at that time.
- Then, the articles are describing the situation when the Titanic began to sink. How people on it have found that they are having problem ''Captain E. S. Smith, admiral of the White Star fleet of liners and in command of the Titanic, realized acutely the danger to his passengers.'' They included names of the people that were on the Titanic and what messages were sent by the people.
Huxley is commenting that most people in society prefer to live in "happy ignorance" as opposed to having knowledge. The stars, or truth, are "depressing."
This is because that many find the truth upsetting and would prefer to live in the dark. Huxley is saying that for many, ignorance is bliss.
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In some ways, Creon is a foil to Oedipus, showing a sense of justice and compassion that Oedipus does not. We have evidence of Creon’s lack of ambition for kingship, and willingness to compromise only from his own speeches though.
<span>Oedipus’ downfall is that when in power, he becomes arrogant, treating Tireisias in a high-handed manner, and suspecting Creon of being after the rulership of the city rather than merely concerned about the city’s welfare. Creon claims to be concerned only for the city, and appears more pious than Oedipus and more concerned with making sure that Thebes is not offending the gods</span>
