A general theme of "By the Waters of Babylon" is Exploration.
<span>This story is a short story of a young man who lived in a "post-apocalyptic" community. He decides to leave the village where he lives and sets out to explore the world. His biggest struggle is against his own fears and real or imagined external threats. He also understands that the only way to conquer his own fears and become a better person is to explore the world around him, and his responses to the world around him. </span>
<span>Tom Joad and his family are forced from their farm in the Depression-era Oklahoma Dust Bowl and set out for California along with thousands of others in search of jobs, land, and hope for a brighter future. </span>
1. Moon Base Alpha
2. Dashiell, Violet, Nina, Kira, Dr. Howard, Dr. Timothy Marquez, Roddy, Lars Sjoberg and more
3. And he's bored out of his mind. Kids aren't allowed on the lunar surface, meaning they're trapped inside the tiny moon base with next to nothing to occupy their time—and the only other kid Dash's age spends all his time hooked into virtual reality games.
4. i don’t recall what i rated it, i haven’t read it in a while but i looked back to answer this question. 4?. Dasiell Gibson. 5. again, i haven’t read it in a while so i forget. 6. that is up to you!!
Compare - Both the texts was regarding the struggle and fight for civil rights with peaceful nonviolent protests.
Contrast - Lynne Olson's 'The most daring of our Leaders' was more about segregation and non-violence protests for civil rights movement. John Lewis' 'Speech from the Democratic National Convention' mentioned how to progress and move forward instead of looking back at past and exercise their right to vote.
Explanation:
Adapted from the texts by Lynne Olson's 'The most daring of our Leaders' and John Lewis' 'Speech from the Democratic National Convention'
Compare - Both the texts was regarding the struggle and fight for civil rights with peaceful nonviolent protests.
Contrast - Lynne Olson's 'The most daring of our Leaders' was more about segregation and non-violence protests for civil rights movement. John Lewis' 'Speech from the Democratic National Convention' mentioned how to progress and move forward instead of looking back at past and exercise their right to vote.
Textual Evidence cited from Lynne Olson's 'The most daring of our Leaders' states -
- "The more Nash found out about segregation in Nashville, the more she felt 'stifled and boxed in'".
- "But segregation still firmly ruled in theaters, restaurants, hotels, and libraries"
- "The young minister talked about the power of nonviolent confrontation with evil, about overcoming the forces of hate and transforming society though love and forgiveness."
Textual Evidence cited from John Lewis' 'Speech from the Democratic National Convention' mentions-
- "I was one of the 13 original 'Freedom Riders'".
- "We said, "No we come in peace, love and nonviolence." We said our struggle was not against individuals, but against unjust laws and customs. Our goal was true freedom for every American."
- "A few years ago, a man from Rock Hill, inspired by President Obama's election, decided to come forward. He came to my office in Washington and said, "I am one of the people who beat you. I want to apologize. Will you forgive me?" I said, "I accept your apology."
- "This man and I don't want to go back; we want to move forward."
