She said she did<span> not run for president because she expected to win. She ran to make a point.</span>
Answer:
After defeating Grendel, King Hothgar celebrates with a feast and beowulf falls asleep. But then, Grendel's mother comes to attack for revenge, which brings sorrow to King Hrothgar. Hrothgar is also sad that the battle isn't over and that more of his men might die, including Beowulf who is the only one that can save them.
Explanation:
Langston Hughes's stories deal with and serve as a commentary of conditions befalling African Americans during the Depression Era. As Ostrom explains, "To a great degree, his stories speak for those who are disenfranchised, cheated, abused, or ignored because of race or class." (51) Hughes's stories speak of the downtrodden African-Americans neglected and overlooked by a prejudiced society. The recurring theme of powerlessness leads to violence is exemplified by the actions of Sargeant in "On the Road", old man Oyster in "Gumption", and the robber in "Why, You Reckon?"
<span>Hughes's "On the Road" explores what happens when a powerless individual takes action on behalf of his conditions. The short story illustrates the desperation and consequent violent actions of one man's homeless plight on a snowy winter evening.</span>
I believe the correct answer is C.
