Consider the fact that D*ck’s story and the M65 cannon were both developed in the early 1950s. In a two- to three-paragraph response, describe the similarities and differences you see between the M65 atomic cannon created by the US military and Philip D*ck’s story “The Gun.” How do D*ck’s story and this US military video show that science fiction can simultaneously connect to as well as expand on actual current events?

What is a brief and often humorous statement of truth or opinion, such as "a watched pot never boils"

Read these paragraphs from the story. i told him my address. it would take an hour’s quick walk to get back home. “it’s like this,” he said. “we’ll look at the matter straight. if you go back home tonight, you take your chance of accidents. a cart may run over you, and there’s always banana skins and orange peel, to say nothing of fallen ladders.” he spoke of the improbable with an intense seriousness that would have been laughable six hours before. but i did not laugh. what does this interaction between the two men reveal about james? james is skeptical and thinks mr. atkinson is overreacting to the situation. james is dismayed by the things mr. atkinson says and begins to feel uncomfortable. james is surprised by mr. atkinson's solemnness and thinks there is value in what the man is saying. james is appreciative of mr. atkinson's concern and wonders if he should hurry home. the correct answer is; "james is surprised by mr. atkinson's solemnness and thinks there is value in what the man is saying." i am not putting this up so someone can answer but so when people search this they will know the correct the correct answer is not; "james is skeptical and thinks mr. atkinson is overreacting to the situation." everyone said that was the right answer but its your

What is the narrators main conflict in this passage