What is “first meat” and what does Brian learn from this experience?

What if the author had used “looked at” instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.

Which passage from the story best shows how the mothers attitude toward gregor has changed

What is the effect of describing polyneices as a "wild eagle screaming insults above our land"? question 5 options: we understand that polyneices was wild and fierce in battle. we understand that polyneices deserves to remain unburied due to his inappropriate behavior. we understand that polyneices single-handedly won the battle. we understand that polyneices is ruled by a half-human, half-bird goddess.