Which statement best expresses a theme in the story “the bet”
a: pursuing knowledge and bettering yourself is the best way to spend your time.
b: the desire to prove to others that you’re right can lead to extreme actions.
c: greed and impulsive decisions can lead to huge consequences.

Do you think that the american culture has defined what “normal” is and so our perception of chris mccandless is skewed based on that?

Which statement best completes its flow of reasoning

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.