The correct answer is the following: <em>option c. Materialism was an object of critique in the works of the "Lost Generation" of writers.</em> Gertrude Stein was an American novelist from the 1920's that coined the term "Lost Generation" using it as a reference to the lack of purpose that young people had at that time, as a consequence of the World War I. The term then became popular to represent the group of authors and poets of the 1920's as their work represented the feelings the World had at those times. One of the main themes The Lost Generation wrote about was about materialism, and how many people became reckless spenders, obsessed with material objects and throwing parties on a constant as all their moral ideals had been killed by the War. Famous authors from these movement are Ernest Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald.
Answer: Damage is done when humans play God.
An important theme throughout Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is the damage that can be done to society when humans decide to play God. This is an idea that she mentions in her introduction to the work. In fact, the novel itself can be read as a cautionary tale against the ambitions of scientists and the vanity of humans.
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The last act of the play is significant as it shows how a proud and confident king was brought low by his fate.
This last act suggests that Creon's refusal to accept his fate lead to the death of his own family, and before he could undone what he has done, it was too late.
Explanation:
Antigone is a play written by Sophocles. The play begins with the death of two brothers, who killed each other because of the curse spelled upon them by their father, Odepius.
After the death of two brothers, the throne came under their uncle Creon, who ordered not to bury Polynices's body but to be left on the battle ground.
Creon was a proud and confident king, who refused to accept his fate. The last act of the play is significant to portray that even a king like Creon, who is proud and confident is brought low by his fate. No one can change his/her fate.
The last act also describes how in his quest to overcome his fate and refusal of the same led to the death of his family. By the time Creon accepts his fate, he had already lost his family. Antigone and Haemon committed su-ic-ide. This also suggests that one's refusal to accept his/her own fate and quest to change it have it's consequence upon his/her family as well.
Answer:For one thing, I now know that I am
serving my family fresh produce without any pesticides or
chemicals.
Explanation:
A way to let someone know indirectly that your mother has passed on (dead). without directly addressing the topic.
