At the end of chapter three of The First Men in the Moon, Mr. Bedford is having an internal conflict about whether or not he should actually attempt to go to the moon. In about 150 words, write a letter to Mr. Bedford from his future self. Offer advice as to whether he should go with Mr. Cavor, or not. Provide at least three reasons to convince him. Key Point! Whenever you argue a point, consider the reader's counter-arguments. What reasons does Mr. Bedford have for wanting to go and what reasons does he have for not going? Be sure to confront these in your letter.

In at least 150 words, discuss the comparison described in the figurative language and how the connotative language reinforces the symbol. certainly the utmost rim of my first dome was filled with the tumultuous impression of soldiers marching to death for freedom's sake, of pioneers streaming westward to establish self-government in yet another sovereign state. only the great dome of st. peter's itself has ever clutched my heart as did that modest curve which had sequestered from infinitude in a place small enough for my child's mind, the courage and endurance which i could not comprehend so long as it was lost in "the void of unresponsible space" under the vaulting sky itself.