Elisa’s character, in "the chrysanthemums," expresses a universal longing to reach beyond our circumstances—to be more and do more. find a character in another story from this unit that shares elisa’s longing. for each character, explain how the author conveys this universal longing and makes the reader empathize with the character. how are the two characters similar and different? with which character do you feel the strongest empathy, and why?

If your job was precarious, would you look for a new one? explain.

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

How does thoreau defend his approach in the second paragraph of "economy" inwalden? -he uses the word "t" because he feels it sounds more interesting-he does not use first-person point of view because his is a fictional account-he uses first-person point of view to get his readers' attention-he uses the word "t" for the sake of sincerity and honesty.