Answer: B. IT PROVIDES CONTEXT FOR THE IDEA THAT THE PEOPLE OF MALAWI HAVE SUFFERED A GREAT DEAL FROM NOT HAVING A RELIABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY.
Explanation: In this following passage from "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba: <em>"I continued to climb, slowly and assuredly, until I was facing the machine's crude frame. Its plastic arms were burned and blackened, its metal bones bolted and welded into place. I paused and studied the flecks of rust and paint, how they appeared against the fields and mountains beyond. Each piece told its own tale of discovery, of being lost and found in a time of hardship and fear. Finally together now, we were all being reborn.", </em>context is provided to show that the citizens of Malawi have not recieved reliable energy sources, causing hardships and discomfort.
Hello. This question is incomplete. The full question is:
Identify three acts of resistance (large or small) demonstrated in the novel "The Book Thief". Why do you think the author included these examples?
Answer:
- Rudy rejecting associations favorable to Hitler, even those formed by young people.
- Hans destroying anti-Semitist paintings.
- Hans hiding a Jew.
The author includes these examples to show that there were people who were not supportive of Nazism.
Explanation:
"The Book Thief" is a novel that portrays moments from the second world war, mainly moments focused on anti-Semitism, Hitler's rise and influence and the Holocaust. The story takes a stand against all the terror caused by Nazism and shows characters that not only take a stand against Nazism that provoke acts of resistance to this type of philosophy such as:
- Rudy rejecting associations favorable to Hitler, even those formed by young people.
- Hans destroying anti-Semitist paintings.
- Hans hiding a Jew.
Answer:
The turning point occurs during Gatsby's confrontation with Tom, the moment Daisy can't deny that she did love Tom once.
Explanation:
It is this moment in which it becomes apparent that Gatsby is not going to "win" the confrontation because his <em>hopes to erase the last 5 years can't be maintained.</em> It is impossible for Daisy to deny her past and to not accept it. It is here when we realize Gatsby has asked for too much and will not win.
Answer:
D) Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind
Explanation:
Throughout the piece, Emerson pushes the idea of individualism above conformity, despite society pushing the opposite ideals. Hope this helps! :)
