<u>John Updike (</u> 1932 – 2009) was an American poet and novelist. He also wrote short stories and was a literary critic. He became famous for his comical ‘ <em><u>Rabbit’ </u></em>series.
Question: What is a common characteristic of John Updike’s writing?
Answer: D.) it is often humorous
<span>"Lor, only think," said Mrs. Mann, running out,—for the three boys had been removed by this time,—"only think of that! That I should have forgotten that the gate was bolted on the inside, on account of them dear children! Walk in sir; walk in, pray, Mr. Bumble, do, sir. " This is satirical in the sense that Mrs, Mann called to Mr Bumble to come in, but the gate was locked. In a way that we as readers could assume that Mrs. Mann wasn't keen in letting Mr. Bumble in. and she curtsied when she opened the gate.</span>
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d. 256
If this is asking for a personal opinion, then no. I do not believe there is any relationship or connection between sanity and intelligence because someone’s mental state or background doesn’t define their intelligence or thinking patterns. Some studies done over mental disorders such as BPD (borderline personality disorder) have found sufferers to be more intelligent and, ironically speaking, happier than the average person.