In the beginning of the story, what is the significance of the quote, "When the storm of grief had spent itself she went away to her room alone" and "with a paralyzed inability to accept the significance of the news"? Describe what the storm of grief is. Also describe what paralyzed inability means in that sentence.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

In 250 words, discuss the ways in which the novel relates to the historical context in which it was published.

Lens quotation: "character is what you are in the dark." -dwight lyman moody