read the following excerpt from "the outcasts of poker flat" that describes the outcasts' retreat from town.
"as the escort disappeared, their pent-up feelings found vent in a few hysterical tears from the duchess, some bad language from mother shipton, and a parthian volley of expletives from uncle billy. the philosophic oakhurst alone remained silent."

"the outcasts of poker flat" by bret hart, 1869

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what does the allusion parthian tell the reader about uncle billy?
a. it clarifies where he is going.
b. it compares him to the city of parthia.
c. it emphasizes his belligerent personality.
d. it refers to the arrows he shoots at his escorts.

Which excerpt from the awakening best highlights the elation edna feels when she thinks of robert? the morning was full of sunlight and hope. edna could see before her no denial—only the promise of excessive joy. she lay in bed awake, with bright eyes full of speculation. “he loves you, poor fool.” he would come to her in the afternoon or evening, sit and roll his cigarette, talk a little, and go away as he had done the night before. but how delicious it would be to have him there with her! robert did not come that day. she was keenly disappointed. he did not come the following day, nor the next. each morning she awoke with hope, and each night she was a prey to despondency. his horses were full of mettle, and even a little unmanageable. she liked the rapid gait at which they spun along, and the quick, sharp sound of the horses' hoofs on the hard road.

Which two characteristics are basic parts of a literary analysis essay about a play?

The interaction between joanna and triburcio can best be described as a) heated b) apathetic c) despondent d) hopeful