Describe a theme that the author develops through these two excerpts. then analyze how the two excerpts interact and build on one another to develop this theme. be sure to use specific details from the text to support your ideas.

Why do people live together and form societies

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

When mrs. jameson says "it (the desert) won't leave you cold," what does she mean?