With the messengers departed swiftly, and the dwarves were left to consider their case. so grim had thorin become, that even they had wished, the others would not have dared to find fault with him; but indeed most of them seemed to share his mindwhich.
which theme does this passage develop?

a. mercy is sometimes necessary and can lead to good things.

b. one is often surprised by misconceptions about other.

c. good always overcomes evil.

d. greed is a powerful force that can lead to one's downfall.

Which of the following statements would most encourage productive conflict? select all that apply.

Read the excerpt from chapter 18 in frankenstein. alas! to me the idea of an immediate union with my elizabeth was one of horror and dismay. i was bound by a solemn promise which i had not yet fulfilled and dared not break, or if i did, what manifold miseries might not impend over me and my devoted family! could i enter into a festival with this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground? i must perform my engagement and let the monster depart with his mate before i allowed myself to enjoy the delight of a union from which i expected peace. examine this excerpt to analyze the way the author’s choice of words adds to the meaning and impacts the tone of this portion of frankenstein. what does victor mean when he talks about “this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground”? how do these words affect the tone at this point in the story? use examples and evidence from the text to support your analysis. frankenstein chapter 18

What are themes in exhalation by ted chiang