1. How could we re-write the story so that Boris learns this lesson? 2. Do you think Boris accurately portrays the human condition? (Does he serve as a symbol for how people act in response to boundaries/ consequences?) Why or why not?
3. What point is the author trying to make about consequences?
"The Escape" short story by J. B. Stamper
You don't need to answer all of the questions, if you know only one, answer one. I appreciated it.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

1. imaginary persons in a novel believable characters 2. characterization long prose narrative 3. real in the fictional world of the novel creation of characters 4. the novel world of fiction 5. world of the novel characters i need the answer

How does the underlined figurative language contribute to the meaning of the poem?