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I did some research, and the only info I could find was that his wife commissioned it to hang next to her portrait and that the artist was an early patron of Washington. Sorry I couldn't help further.
This is a good observation. The General reveals to Rainsford that Rainsford himself will be the hunted in page 11-15 of the story. So, your observation is correct. There is a delay in introducing the main conflict. The main reason for this is to keep Rainsford in suspense and study his reaction.
Falling Action. It goes exposition (the explanation), rising action (the events that lead up to the character achieving his goals), the climax, the falling action (when the goal has been met and the plot is wrapping up), and the resolution (a type of "they lived happily ever after" and is truly finishing up everything).
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The home director said that he was suprised by Meursault's calm attitude; he did not cry once nor pay respect at his mom's grave.
Im pretty sure it is c or d i may be incorrect. i remember working on gerunds but not much Hope i helped somewhat
