Understanding the historical context of a work of literature is important to better comprehend, and ultimately enjoy, that work and fully appreciate its significance. When reading a play by Shakespeare, for instance, the reader will benefit from knowing the religious, political, and social changes that took place in England when he wrote some of his works - that is, the historical context. <em>Othello</em> or <em>King Lear</em>, just to name some of his most renowned works, were composed during James I's reign, which was characterized by a fierce absolutism, hence the themes around which those plays revolve - ambition, betrayal, greed, fate, jealousy, and hatred, to name a few.
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As I climbed out of the New York City subway, one man (lets call him <em>Red)</em> in a red jacket, blue denim torn on the knees, and a hair that had been combed upward and jelled together to make it look like a chicken's comb dashed down the stairs. But for the rails, he would have knocked me over. He nearly lost his balance as well.
He was being chased by another man (who I will call <em>The</em> <em>Chaser)</em>. I didn't stay to find out why, but I did see that The Chaser caught up with red and a fight ensued.
Before I finally took the few steps up and away from the subway, two cops who were on patrol had intervened. At this time, however, red's nose was gushing with red blood.
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Paragraph 1 - he acknowledges that he is on the couch at home and that the date is July Fourth.
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Evidence: "The ornithologists have been here," it's saying how the ornithologists were last seen there, which supports D being the correct answer.
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