The writers of the Depression era saw the American Dream slipping from the fingers of the same people who seemed so sure of holding it in the 1920s. This is evident in the characters they wrote. How is this evident in the characters in Williams' play The Glass Menagerie? How does he both embrace this loss and still offer hope for the American Dream within the story? (Be sure to address both questions)

Why is jay gatsby so famous? question 16 options: because he is married to a duchess because he throws elaborate parties every single weekend because he is very mean because he died saving the lives of several people

Which detail from chancer's "the monk's tale" best demonstrates that fortune is a "blind property" that no one should trust? a.julius ceaser rose up because of wisdom, bravery, and intelligence b. king belshazzar became the ruler after his powerful father became king c.samsons enemies blinded him but he was able to destroy them before he died d.queen zenobia enjoyed vast power but her enemies conquered her in the end

Which of the following are most likely to be limited to their explicit meaning? select all that apply. a “i stubbed my toe on the leg of the table.” b “you know what they say about rushing to complete an important job.” c “the tax rates on those making less than $25,000 per year will be lowered.” d “place side a on a flat surface and insert the fastener into the pre-drilled hole.” e “all the world’s a stage, / and all the men and women merely players”