“who could do justice to my feelings at this moment [of freedom]? not conquering heroes, themselves, in the midst of a triumph. not the tender mother who has just regained her long-lost infant, and presses it to her heart. not the weary hungry mariner, at the sight of the desired friendly port. not the lover, when he once more embraces his beloved . . after she had been [taken] from his arms! all within my breast was tumult, wildness, and delirium! my feet scarcely touched the ground, for they were winged with joy, and, like elijah, as he rose to heaven, they ‘were with lightning sped as i went on.’” —olaudah equiano, as quoted in african american review who does equiano quote at the end of the passage? a. the weary hungry mariner c. jesus b. elijah d. himself

Hi Xamin!

Answer - B. Elijah

It says in the passage:

My feet scarcely touched the ground, for they were winged with joy, and, like Elijah, as he rose to Heaven, they ‘were with lightning sped as I went on.’”

B

Explanation:

laughter and happiness are an essential part of life. laughing releases the body's "feel good" chemicals. thus, it provides long or short term relief from stress and or anxiety. more or less, laughing strengthens social connections and provides an easy approach in social related situations.

moreover, there are many benefits of laughter and humor. it's as if they play the role of superhero to combat anxiety and depression, according to researchers. happiness and laughter is the best medicine for teen mental health.

what happens in the body also affects the mind. the positive changes in physical health also have profound an impact on mental health. we have a lot to gain from laughing! medical effects of laughter have continued to validate the pain-relieving effect and benefits of laughter.

scientists tell us that laughter and humor actually, believe it or not, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones and increase muscle flexion. there are many benefits to happiness and laughter, and they so happen to increase the circulation of antibodies in the blood stream and make us resistant to infections.

as stated before, laughing releases your body's "feel good" chemicals, and on a related note, negative stress can cause your body to release chemicals that weaken your immune system which makes you more likely to contract a disease. luckily, laughter reduces negative stress and prevents those chemicals from being released.

all in all, you may want to consider laughing as much as you can!

b is the answer.   i sat on the lumpy sofa, totally exhausted, with a bad taste in my mouth, wondering what i should do next.