In The Namesake, what does the author achieve by describing the family's routine activities and supermarket purchases?

A

The author builds tension by showing that the

family slowly realizes life in the United States is

unfulfilling compared to their experience in India.

B

The author builds a sense of momentum and

excitement by showing that the family is

readjusting to life back home in the United States.

C

The author creates the impression that each

routine chore the family performs in the United

States takes them that much further away from

India

D

The author creates a sense that daily life back

home in the United States is filled with more

variety than the family experienced while in India.

in his speech "i have a dream," king states the plight of african americans, as he argues that after the civil war, slaves were promised equal rights and freedoms, but that these promises have not materialized.

he goes on to say that there are those who ask "when will you be satisfied? " implying that african americans alread enjoy a lot. in order to attack this argument, king lists examples of civil rights struggles that african americans still face, such as police brutality, segregation and racial prejudice.

franklin attempting to increase tolerance towards native americans was the largest difference betwixt franklin’s "remarks concerning the savages of north america" and rowlandson’s the narrative of the captivity and restoration of mrs. rowlandson. franklin promoted acceptance regarding the beliefs of the native americans. on the other hand, rowlandson’s view towards the native american people was negative.