Wolves are commonly used in American and English literature when it comes to stories of survival and the struggle of man versus nature. Why do you think that is? What do wolves represent, figuratively and literally? Are there any other animals that may substitute for a wolf? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

Answer and Explanation:

1. This is because the wolf has a reputation for ferocity and aggressiveness, which are desirable characteristics in someone who must face nature despite the limitations he has. Regarding this wolf's savagery, Beryl Rowland states that "Antiquity and the continuity of belief establish the wolf's eminence as a universal beast," which justifies the association of this animal with ferocity and strength.

2. literally, the wolf represents a wild, strong, imposing and limitless animal, as the life of a wild animal requires. Figuratively, the wolf has a strong symbolism, he represents protection, loyalty, high sense, resilience and willpower.

3. If we consider strength and loyalty to the flock, the wolf can be replaced by several animals, especially those in the wild. However, none of them has the stature and unbeatable attitude that the wolf has.

the answers are:

1. dolores driscoll - b. first person minor

dolores is a minor character who happens to be driving the bus at the time of the accident. she narrates picking up each of the children and her last memory is the children being thrown around the bus.

2. billy ansel - a. first person major

billy loses his twins in the accident. he tells his own story, how he witnessed the accident and how he tried to the rescuers. he is a major character, as he is at the center of the story.

3. mitchell stephens - c. first person observer

mitchell enters the story after the accident. he is a lawyer who learns about the accident based on other characters observations. though he tells the story from a first person perspective, he is just an observer.

as for matcthing the message or lesson posted with the person who said them:

1."obviously, you can't control everything, but you are obliged to take care of the few things you can. i'm an optimist basically who acts like a pessimist. on principle. just in case." - dolores driscoll

2. "i could no longer believe even in life. . for me now the only reality was death." - billy ansel