In the story’s opening paragraph and elsewhere, Andy finds comfort and reassurance in the idea the woods are “always the same''; later in the story, she remembers the ocean, “huge and empty, yet always moving. Everything lay hidden…” (par. 45). How does the contrast between woods and ocean suggest the transition she must make from childhood to adulthood?

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.