The anecdote tells about the censorship of a book. In some countries of the world, government forces impose selection criteria on artistic and cultural production.
This episode is the fictionalization of a situation of repression that has happened repeatedly in history. In the famous book by Ray Bradbury "Fahrenheit 451" the burning of books is one of the central themes of the plot.
The fragment describes the situation of censorship and burning of a book that belongs to the narrator. Instantly produces the reader's empathy with this character whose work has been destroyed.
The correct answer is B) The fact that they are the largest surviving collection of 15th Century English correspondence.
These letters are especially important for historians since as the largest collection of 15th century correspondence they provide ample details on all the social, cultural, political, legal, religious and economic mores of Medieval England. Additionally they are important with regards to the history of the English language as they are written in the language of the era which was quite different from Modern English.
Answer:
No, not at all, Susan. In fact, screens give us access to social media where we can forge new relationships, both platonic and not. Plus, if you're in a long distance relationship, phones give us access to contacting those individuals through text if we're uncomfy with calling eachother.