Based on the characters and events in "in the shadow of war" which of the following best reflects the author's perspective of war? a. war hardens children to the horrors they encounter b. people are largely unprepared for the harsh realities of war. c. war provides people with justification for their cruel actions d. in order to survive it is best to remain uninvolved during times of civil unrest

Which two sentences in this excerpt from theodore dreiser my brother paul are examples of characterization that suggest paul is a superstitious person?

What do the excerpts have in common? both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents. both describe what immigrant children must do to survive when traveling to the united states. both explain why most children want to leave central america without their parents. both indicate the tragic problems and their consequences that children in central america must face.

Odysseus taunts the cyclops and reveals his name, endangering the lives of his men. what does this evidence from the text reveal about odysseus?