What’s the literary theory "Let me reduce my argument to the hopelessly simplistic: poems, I am
saying are neither about 'subjects'
nor about 'themselves'. They are
necessarily about other poems, a
poem is a response to a poem, as a
poet is a response to a poet, or a
person to his parent. Trying to write
a poem takes the poet back to the
origins of what a poem first was for
him, and so takes the poet back
beyond the pleasure principle to the
decisive initial encounter and
response that began in him”

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Dogs make wonderful pets because they us stay happy and healthy. the topic sentence is "dogs make wonderful pets." , is this correct? i keep doubting myself.

In what way is victor frankenstein, instead of his creation, most clearly monstrous? a.he disconnects from his family and friends. b.he wishes that he could control the world with his monster. c.he believes that he can achieve success in the scientific world. d.he becomes angry at the monster, even though he created it.