Read this passage from “The Rockpile.” What is the symbolic meaning of Elizabeth’s view of her husband and son? “What happened?” Gabriel demanded. He stood, enormous, in the center of the room, his black lunchbox dangling from his hand, staring at the sofa where Roy lay. John stood just before him, it seemed to her astonished vision just below him, beneath his fist, his heavy shoe. The child stared at the man in fascination and terror—when a girl down home, she had seen rabbits stand so paralyzed before the barking dog.

Gabriel represents the nurturing parent and John represents the cherished child.

Gabriel represents dangerously cruel power and John represents an innocent victim.

Gabriel represents the generous provider and John represents the receiver of gifts.

Gabriel represents holy righteousness and John represents a wretched sinner.

Gabriel represents dangerously cruel power and John represents an innocent victim.

Explanation:

in the passage it states how gabriel comes in demanding an answer with the child standing at his feet looking in fascination and terror

x=4, y=4

step-by-step explanation:

y=2x-4;

x+2y=12

we can use substitution since the first equation is solved for y

where ever you see y in the second equation, replace it with 2x-4

x + 2(2x-4) = 12

distribute the 2

x+4x-8 = 12

combine like terms

5x-8=12

add 8 to each side

5x-8+8=12+8

5x=20

divide by 5

5x/5 = 20/5

x =4

we still need to solve for y

y = 2x-4

we know x =4

y = 2(4) -4

y = 8-4

y=4

some attention getter quotes to support your thesis regarding brain work could be the following: :

a. storage capacity of your brain is virtually unlimited.

b. your brain produces sufficient electricity to light-up a small bulb.

c. different brain circuits are involved with reading aloud or silently.

d. your brain by itself does not feel pain.

e. reading allows your brain to download info directly.

f. brains of two musicians performing together can synchronize.