Critic Roland Barthes once said, “Literature is the question minus the answer.” Consider this observation in the context of Heart of Darkness, Death of a Salesman, or Frankenstein. Then, in a well-written essay, examine the vital question the work raises and the extent to which it offers any resolutions. In your response, include an explanation of how the author’s treatment of this question influences the meaning of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.

Read these lines from "an open boat" and answer the question. an open boat by alfred noyes see - quick - by that flash, where the bitter foam tosses,
 the cloud of white faces, in the black open boat,
 which of the end rhymes below matches the one in the last line of the excerpt? “he’s living, i know. but he’s numbed with the cold.” “and there are no voices or ghosts in that darkness.” “and wraps her loose hair round his breast and his throat.” “come. loosen your fingers. – o god, let me keep him! ”

What is the metaphor used for captain beatty? what is he being compared to?

Johnny just received a failing grade on his science exam. lucy oversaw johnny’s paper, and she asked him about it. johnny snapped at her shouting, “it’s none of your business! ” which of the following is the psychological response johnny exhibited towards lucy? select one: a. dismay b. irritability c. hesitation d. hopelessness