What is a central idea from the following two texts Fever 1793 and american plague?

Which word does housman emphasize to draw attention to the importance of living in the present moment?

In things fall apart, how does ikemefuna's presence change nwoye? nwoye begins to disobey his mother and other women. nwoye becomes aware of his responsibilities as a male. nwoye begins to enjoy tasks he previously disliked. nwoye learns to show the proper respect for his father.

In each of the following sentences, identify the word in parentheses that will connect the ideas most effectively. two or three times they looked in my direction. (but, and, for) i lay so still that they couldn’t see me. when you’re first learning to type, the task seems hopeless. (for example, in fact, but) you’re often tempted to give up. i soon rose to a position of importance in the firm, for i was energetic, popular, and conscientious. (besides, therefore, for example), my father-in-law owned the place. when i was twelve years old, my uncle offered to give me cello lessons. i wasn’t interested in music at that time, (besides, though, therefore).