The narrator's point of view affects the way stories are told. In "Excerpt from Bloomability" and "Excerpt from Cicada Summer" how does each author use narrative point of view to tell their stories? How are these points of view similar and how are they different? Use details from both stories to support your response.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?