Author's purpose for using a mirror varies. For example Laurie Halse Anderson, in her book Speak, uses the mirror as a symbol, to show Melinda's frustrations towards herself, such as appearance.
Seeing that Melinda was rap ed, she after avoids the mirror at all times. This can be interpreted as her inability to face her feelings. She also states "she can't see herself", and that shows us that her sense of identity has been altered by the rap e.
It's safe to say that a mirror can be a symbol of physical and spiritual reflection. Hope this helps.
Answer: A. That Tessie is always late for everything.
Explanation:
In the short story, The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, a small town of 300 is conducting their lottery. Although the purpose of the lottery was never explicitly stated, it appears to be to choose person to sacrifice for the good of the town.
Somewhere in the book we are introduced to Tessie Hutchinson who arrives late for the lottery. An inference that can be made from the way people reacted to her being late was that she was always late for everything.
The police are asking questions over and over and they get tired thinking they can go home
Answer:
A teacher who influenced you
Explanation:
A formal letter is usually addressed to someone who was taught you, or someone in a higher position than you. For example, a teacher or your boss.
