<u>Answer</u>:
The effect of Clara's orders to Sylvester and Jack in the excerpt is D: The men are tired of hearing Clara's complaints but remain by the fire to stay warm.
<u>Explanation</u>:
“Gumption” by “Langston Hughes” is a story about Sylvester and Clara who had insecurity and disbelief. “Gumption” means ability to decide what is the best action to be taken in a given situation.
Clara feels that Sylvester should try to follow Oyster and work towards equality. But Sylvester thinks that he couldn’t protest as he was already very poor and would be risking his home in case he protests. According to him Oyster’s actions are excessive. He thinks “one cannot live on gumption” i.e: being full of courage and guts all the time with common sense.
Here, by this excerpt, both are tired after hearing her complaints about their actions which wants them to leave that place. But they couldn't because it was so cold outside and they need to stay warm to survive.
Answer: I think what will happen in the book is that Ponyboy will be deeply affected by Johnny's death and his last words. Ponyboy's last words were "stay gold." To Ponyboy that meant treasure your childhood and stay innocent as long as you can. I think "stay gold" is referring to a sunrise-to-sunset. That gold moment in the morning only happens for about 3 minutes. It goes by quickly.
Explanation:
It would give the tone of their voice when speaking
Answer:
He characterizes himself as a powerful king, he think very highly of himself. Oedipus is a character who believes he rules the world.
