Ash Heap (ch2): Select five single words from the description of the ash heap. Explain the meaning of each
word. Then discuss what their meanings all add to each
other and to the overall feeling and mood of the setting.
In The Great Gatsby

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."

i wish you all a merry christmas!  

and or happy hanukkah

and a happy new year

first person

explanation:

the answer to the given question above would the one that wiesel is establishing and how is ethos by appeal to his authority in having survived the holocaust. hope this answers your question.

have a great day ahead!