Refer to Inside Out and Back Again for a complete version of this text. In the story, Hà and Pink Boy meet face to face. When he tries to hit her, Hà stands up to him and he falls in pain. Instead of feeling victorious, Hà pities Pink Boy.
How does this response develop a theme in the story?
Hà learns that getting revenge is the only way to stop abuse from others.
Hà realizes that revenge rarely feels as good as one imagines it will.
It highlights the importance of learning self-defense at a young age.
It demonstrates that most problems can be resolved by using force.

Read the excerpt from chapter 18 in frankenstein. alas! to me the idea of an immediate union with my elizabeth was one of horror and dismay. i was bound by a solemn promise which i had not yet fulfilled and dared not break, or if i did, what manifold miseries might not impend over me and my devoted family! could i enter into a festival with this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground? i must perform my engagement and let the monster depart with his mate before i allowed myself to enjoy the delight of a union from which i expected peace. examine this excerpt to analyze the way the author’s choice of words adds to the meaning and impacts the tone of this portion of frankenstein. what does victor mean when he talks about “this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground”? how do these words affect the tone at this point in the story? use examples and evidence from the text to support your analysis. frankenstein chapter 18