When Twyla says that she and Roberta had to discover “How to believe what had to be believed,” what does she mean? Circumstances change and they change again: the late 1960s culture gives way to the materialism of the 1970s and 1980s, and each of these people is carried along and to some extent transformed. Can you describe the connection between that general theme and Twyla’s emphasis on food and her interest in matching up “the right people with the right food”? Start a New Thread

How do sotomayor's descriptions of her family most likelyaffect readers?

Which excerpt from chapter 3 of the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde illustrates a character vs. character conflict? hosts loved to detain the dry lawyer, when the light-hearted and loose-tongued had already their foot on the threshold; they liked to sit a while in his unobtrusive company. the large handsome face of dr. jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes. “i do not care to hear more,” said he. “this is a matter i thought we had agreed to drop.” “my good utterson,” said the doctor, “this is very good of you, this is downright good of you, and i cannot find words to you in. i believe you fully; i would trust you before any man alive, ay, before myself.” but i do sincerely take a great, a very great interest in that young man; and if i am taken away, utterson, i wish you to promise me that you will bear with him and get his rights for him.”

Throughout the giver, author lois lowry renames many everyday terms. eleven-year-olds are "elevens," babies are "newchildren," stuffed animals are "comfort objects," and families are called "family units." what is the purpose of these alternate labels? what effect do they have on the story?