American mythologies touch on several themes. One theme is that the unique characteristics of American citizens contribute to their strength as a nation. Select the two details from ""Rip Van Winkle"" that convey this theme.

What are some things that you learned about slavery from this excerpt? explain how this bit of information enhances your understanding of or changes your emotional response to slavery in the united states. your response should be at least 125 words long. 14 points for !

Me ! one reader of sorrentino's story said, "it reminded me that everyone can have a different perspective and a different response to the same event, and that response can change over time." in at least two hundred words, explain what you think this means.

What character trait does penelope demonstrate when she calls for the suitors to hold a contest? what other character has a similar trait? she demonstrates cleverness, like odysseus does when he tricks and overcomes foes. she demonstrates hospitality, like the phaeacians do when odysseus lands on their island. she demonstrates a lack of confidence, like telemachus does when he fails to kick out the suitors. she demonstrates a lack of self control, like odysseus’s men do when they slaughter helios’s cattle.