The story of kidnappers getting more than they bargained for is a familiar trope in film and TV. Compare “The Ransom of Red Chief” with a more modern version of this kind of story, analyzing the use of humor and irony in both. Be sure to include specific quotes or passages from both texts in your comparison.

Read the excerpt from a history of the world in 100 objects. power is usually not willingly given, but forcefully taken; and in both europe and america the nineteenth century was punctuated by political protest, with periodic revolutions on the continent, the civil war in america and, in britain, a steady struggle to widen the suffrage. what would be a benefit of reading this text rather than listening to an audio version of it? the reader could analyze the text features in the excerpt. the reader could visualize the description given. the reader could set his or her own pace and reread parts for clarity. the reader could hear the sounds of the political protest.

Answer 3 and 5 for brainliest. i don’t have a link for #3 sadly.

Evaluate the argument in president kennedy’s inaugural address for sacrificing oneself for the greater good of humanity. is this argument convincing? in what ways can we see the legacy of his request in this word today.