Answer:
"You just expected him to kill someone else, some of those foreigners, that weren't there because they had any say about it, but because they had to be there, poor wretches—conscripts, or whatever they call 'em"
These lines reflect the author's strong disapproval of the conventional views of patriotism, displaying compassion for the unfortunate foreigners who could do nothing and were likely to be victims.
Answer:
Reviewing and analyzing materials
Bringing notes for the conversation
Backing up opinions with evidence
Engaging thoughtfully with peers
Each of the three poems revolves around the theme of money.
Explanation:
1. In Avarice, the poem begins by directly addressing “Money” as if it is a living entity, implying that it has been almost humanized through worship in place of God. The focus here is on avarice, with the poet describing money as something extracted from filthy mines.
2. In 'The Good Life' , the poet discovers solace in constant hunger, which is quite unusual. The poet likens money to a beloved who left to fetch milk but failed to return. She mentions that her money has simply disappeared.
3. In 'Money', the poet reflects on the significance of money to individuals. Beyond just aiding survival, money is viewed as an obsession.
Response: Geographical formations on Earth, like the Himalayas, emerge when the Eldest Magician breathes upon them. The author describes the animals as "All-the-Elephant-there-was," "All-the-Beaver-there-was," and "All-the-Turtle-there-was."
Clarification: In this passage, it is evident that the narrative deals with the world's creation, as the Eldest Magician conjures up mountains, islands, and deserts merely by breathing, and refers to the creatures as "All the Elephant-there-was," "All-the-Beaver-there-was", etc., indicating they are the first of their species—there was just one cow, one elephant, one beaver, and so forth.
I believe it's D, representing the uncertainty of life.
