Vladimir Nabokov argues that Gregor, even in his insect form, is more human than his family: "Gregor's dead, dry body is discovered the next morning by the charwoman and a great warm sense of relief permeates the insect world of his despicable family. Here is a point to be observed with care and love. Gregor is a human being in an insect's disguise; his family are insects disguised as people." Do you agree that Gregor is a sympathetic character and his family members deserve contempt? Support your opinion with at least two reasons and examples from the text.

Select the correct answer. which of these lines from “the raven” by edgar allan poe to create the dark and gloomy tone of the poem? a. "'tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door— some late visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door; b. once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— c. "and so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, that i scarce was sure i heard you"—here i opened wide the door— d. bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door, with such name as "nevermore." hurry

Wiesel's speech begins after auschwitz the human condition is not the same nothing will be the same identify where similar language is repeated later in his speech what is the effect of this repetition

What is implied in the narrator's discussion of prayer? a) that usen is not concerned about trivial matters b) that prayer is ultimately useless when it comes to a person's well-being. c) that prayer is often used for evil purposes as well as good. d) that usen is the ultimate authority over the petty arguments of men.