When Elie says, “We were masters of nature, masters of the world,” he is really indicating that they have become a part of the road on which they run where nothing else matters. Why is this statement ironic? In other words, what have they mastered, but how are they not masters?

Ilearned that to this unending torment have been condemned the sinners of the flesh, those who surrender reason to self-will. (v; l. 37-39) which identifies the best inference one could draw based upon the above excerpt?

Pl answer ! i nd ! the importance of being earnest presents characters who live for one thing and one thing only—to do whatever will bring them pleasure. what message does the play get across regarding the pursuit of pleasure? do you think the play paints a positive picture of this pursuit of pleasure or a negative picture? give specific examples from the play to explain your response. do you agree or disagree with this message regarding the pursuit of pleasure? why or why not? (25 points) respond in at least 2 paragraphs. you must answer all parts of the question and give examples from the play for support to earn full credit.

"as joseph sat in history class, he was aware that the teacher was talking, but instead of paying attention, he doodled in his notebook." this is an example of a. listening b. hearing c. talking d. understanding