The passage is an allusion to Narcissus from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own image in the waters of a lake. Unable to reach his own reflection, Narcissus died on the banks of the lake. An allusion is a reference to a literary, historical, or cultural person, place, or event. What is the author trying to say through this allusion?

The author is saying that the character of Helen is similar to the character of Narcissus. They are both obsessed with themselves. The author is also emphasizing Helen’s friends’ concern for her that she not end up like Narcissus, whose self-obsession killed him.

obama was told in early july 2004 that he was chosen to deliver the address, and he largely wrote the speech himself, with later edits from the kerry presidential campaign.

to me i think class room sitting education is better. i do online school and i have not learned a think haha. when i sit in the classroom i just sit there and kind of pay attention but still i get so far ahead in the class when im doing online i have nothing else better to do but play video games and i sit in school and learn and have friends and just actually learn. when i'm doing online i sit here listing to music and get on and and look up the answers i guess that is my fault for being a cheater. but to be honest i think sitting in the classroom is better.