In "The Rockpile" by James Baldwin, why does Gabriel treat John so differently?

John is not Gabriel's biological son.

John instigated the fight that hurt Roy.

John is the oldest, most responsible child.

John disobeyed Elizabeth's rules.

Alvarez says that her family's move to the United States and the struggle she had in finding her identity as a Dominican and an American had a deep impact on her.

Why does Kaufman decide to have his characters act in a calm way even in the face of a crisis? What purpose does this serve? Is there a connection between this characterization and the plot?

1. Choosing an apple from the bottom. the apple cart.

Sort each statement into the correct category The two lads were well liked. Direct Characterization Indirect Characterization They treated Oedipus with kindness The old man was blind. His only friends were his daughters.

Which statement describes the culture group interaction between Gulliver and the Blefuscudians best? A.) Gulliver and the Blefuscudians constantly argue over important matters. B.

Which sentence or sentences in the passage contain spelling errors? My summers are just awful. For as far back as I can remember, this has been the one steady fact of my life. Summer vacations are awful.

Match each example to the correct type of conflict Frank feels guilty about not telling his friends he can't make it lo their party Mr Farris's letters to the editor of the local newspaper turned into a heated exchange with another reader Mark

Infer Describe the gifts that Mr. Pirzada gives Lilia and how Lilia cares for these gifts. Why might she feel she should not eat the candy "in a casual manner"?

What does hamlet mean when he calls rosencrantz a sponge?

Some versions of the play have "sullied" instead of "solid." How does that change alter the focus of Hamlet's disgust?