Revealing Cultures The culture of a people influences the art and writing they produce. Not only do works of art and literature depict the culture of their subjects, but they also reveal the traditions, values, opinions, tastes, and biases of their authors and audiences.

You will now evaluate the depiction of a culture in a work of literature and look for hints about the author's culture and the culture of the intended audience.

First, read Ella D'Arcy's "White Magic," which is provided below. D'Arcy wrote the story in Victorian England, which was an era marked by strict gender and societal roles.
As you read, make note of the cultural behaviors, traits, opinions, and biases mentioned in the text.
Next, you will write a three-paragraph essay about aspects of the culture depicted in the work. In each of the first two paragraphs, focus on one cultural element (e. g., a behavior, trait, opinion, or bias). Include a quote of at least one sentence from the work to illustrate each example. Each paragraph should contain at least five sentences.
In the third paragraph, discuss what you can determine about the author's culture (and view of cultural constraints) based on the story. This paragraph should also include at least five sentences, and it should provide a description of the author's attitude toward her culture.
Review your work to confirm that you used proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your response.

With this 3 questions ! really need them right! 1. the first continental congress met in philadelphia on september 5, 1774. all of the colonies sent representatives except georgia. this congress continued in session until october 26, 1774. by then it had passed resolutions calling for a boycott against british trade. the author's main purpose was a. to inform b. to persuade c. to instruct d. to give an opinion 2. identify the point of view of each of the following passages. "my second mate was a round-cheeked, silent young man, grave beyond his years, i thought; but as our eyes happened to meet i detected a slight quiver on his lips. i looked down at once. it was not my part to encourage sneering on board my ship. it must be said, too, that i knew very little of my officers." (joseph conrad, "the secret sharer") a. first person b. third person limited c. third person omniscient d. none of the above 3. identify the point of view of each of the following passages. "he had only himself to in his choice: his fortune was his own; for as to frank, it was more than being tacitly brought up as his uncle's heir, it had become so avowed an adoption as to have him assume the name of churchill on coming of age. it was most unlikely, therefore, that he should ever want his father's assistance. his father had no apprehension of it." (jane austen, emma) a. third person omniscient b. third person limited c. first person d. none of the above