All statements bolster the argument that the American colonies could prosper on their own without Britain. The statement that does this most explicitly is number 3: However, even this acknowledges more than is accurate, as I assert without hesitation that America would have thrived equally well, if not better, had no European powers intervened at all.
Statements 1 and 2 merely illustrate—by likening the country to a child—how unfounded the belief is that, having once relied on Britain, America would perpetually depend on it. It’s akin to suggesting that a child will never eat solid food just because it was initially nourished only by milk.
Statement 4 simply argues that America has established a prosperous economic foundation by catering to European demands and customs.
Statement 3 clearly reveals that Paine believes America is not only successful but could have achieved even greater success without any British interference since the very beginning. This connection did not support America’s growth; rather, it impeded it.
Response:
Her mother's shoes symbolize Chow's sorrow and recollections of her mother.
Reasoning:
In the piece "In My Mom's Shoes", Chow contemplates her journey of losing her mother while wearing her mom's old shoes.
She describes how the shoes fit her mom and the joyful moments shared with her mother.
An excerpt states:
'It's easy to recall her in these shoes — not for yachting. They were integral to her appearance, just like her witty smile and her attempts to wink, which resulted in just blinking both eyes. They adorned her feet at the barn when she took me to ride.'
The shoes evoke strong memories of her mother in Chow. She experiences joy upon receiving the other shoe from her roommate. When she wears them, she feels the closeness to her mom's presence.
Another excerpt reveals:
'They remain incredibly soft. I sense her imprint in them; my big toe matches hers, and the backs of my heels rest in the indents her feet likely caused.'
