Read the following quotation and then answer the question.

"i got some chocolates," mr. thomas said. "don't like 'em myself. here you are. not enough to go round…the gang was puzzled and perturbed by this action and tried to explain it "we'll show him we don't take bribes," blackie said, and they sacrificed the whole morning to the game of bouncing that only mike was young enough to enjoy.

the quotation above describes blackie as what type of gang leader?
a. violent and over-bearing
b. influential and unwilling to back down during conflict
c. a strong negotiator
d. unwilling to accept discipline from anyone

Write two paragraphs describing how your chosen theme relates to the characterization and setting in "the yellow wallpaper." one paragraph should focus on characterization, and the other should focus on setting. back up your ideas in each paragraph by summarizing the story in a way that emphasizes the most important details.

1. at the conclusion of chapter 13, the monster realizes that he has none of the qualities or possessions that human beings value, and so he worries the he will be forever miserable. he says, “oh, that i had for ever remained in my native wood, nor known nor felt beyond the sensations of hunger, thirst, and heat! ” this statement recalls one made by victor frankenstein in chapter 10: “if our impulses were confined to hunger, thirst, and desire, we might nearly be free; but now we are moved by every wind that blows, and a chance word or scene that that word may convey to us.” questions: what do these two statements suggest about the impact of knowledge? how do the statements affect the way readers view the monster and victor?

What is the main way a sequence of events is used to resolve a conflict?