Jack was envious when his cousin maci became valedictorian her senior year. "some people are just born smart, and they don’t have to work for anything," he told himself later as he started another level in his video game. of course, he wasn’t around all those late nights that maci spent studying and working on her course work. jack was jealous when his other cousin carter became homecoming king. "some people are just more popular, no matter what," jack thought while watching the newest netflix series. he wasn’t with carter while carter made signs and tiredly campaigned for himself either. jack was the most jealous when his younger cousin cale became the starting quarterback, though. "some people are just blessed with athletic skills," he told himself as he scrolled through his facebook feed. and of course, jack was not with cale during the endless hours of practice, time spent learning plays, and conditioning drills. "one day, i’ll be lucky and something great will happen to me," jack though, as he crunched into his big mac and fries.
3. what happens in the story that leads you to believe the theme?

Sure, i wish things had turned out differently for me in vietnam. but i know things could have turned out worse, too. so ljust try to be for what i do have and do my best to be independent. i can dress myself and even tie a tie. no more playing guitar, though. if i close my eyes, i can just about hear the music. just strumming my heartstrings is what i'm doing, i suppose. how could the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of somber regret? a. the narrator describes the difficulty in cooking for himself. b. the narrator decides to sell his guitar and take up a new instrument. c. the narrator points out that he doesn't have to wear a tie too often. d.the narrator mentions a friend who did not live through the war.

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior

Write a two-paragraph objective summary of charlotte perkins gilman's "the yellow wallpaper." identify a theme of the story and explore how characterization and setting develop that theme. one paragraph will be about character and the other paragraph will be about setting, but both paragraphs must be about the same theme. your story should include the following elements: • two paragraphs, each about a different detail (character or setting) that shows the theme • objective summaries that emphasize details related to each paragraph topic • clear, formal, academic language that shows your professionalism you should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. if you haven't done so, go back and complete that activity now. tips for success ask yourself these questions as you revise: • did i write two paragraphs about a theme in gilman's "the yellow wallpaper"? • did i use one paragraph to describe how the main character's development contributed to the theme? • did i use the other paragraph to describe how the setting contributed to the theme? did i maintain a formal style and an objective tone?