How does the setting of the great depression affect the characters' actions in "no gumption"? it makes russell's mother determined that he will have a better life. it makes russell want to be president. it makes russell have "no gumption." it makes russell decide he wants to be a garbage man.

the answer is true.

the international phonetic alphabet (a standardized system of phonetic symbols devised and maintained by the international phonetic association) is composed of one or more elements of two basic types, letters and diacritics.

the puritans believed that god had formed a unique covenant, or agreement, with them. they believed that god expected them to live according to the scriptures, to reform the anglican church, and to set a good example that would cause those who had remained in england to change their sinful ways.

answer: confusion.

the short story "lather and nothing else" by hernando tellez describes the inner struggles of a barber. he is a revolutionary, and while he is at his shop, he sees an important leader of the government come in. the barber has the choice of just shaving him, or killing him, and throughout the story, he struggles with having to choose one or the other one.

through this monologue, the mood that is created is one of confusion. the barber cannot bring himself to make a decision, as he is deeply conflicted between his loyalty to the revolution and his becoming a murderer. he is also unsure as to whether the assassination will in fact make any difference to the political situation.