Read the excerpt below and answer the question. He, Okonkwo was called a flaming fire. How could he have begotten a woman for a son? At Nwoye's
age Okonkwo had already become famous throughout Umualia for his wrestling and his fearlessness.
He sighed heavily, and as if in sympathy the smoldering log also sighed. And immediately Okonkwo's
eyes were opened and he saw the whole matter clearly. Living fire begets cold, Impotent ash.

Which literary element present in this excerpt from Things Fall Apart helps to develop the theme of masculinity?
Select all that apply.

A. symbolism
B. irony
C. characterization
D. imagery

How did thomas paine's pamphlet common sense convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciliation with britain and accept that separation from britain — independence — was the only option for preserving their liberty?

Compare and contrast hobbes’ and locke’s views of human nature and the role government should play

Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine. –the federal farmer what best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses? in time, one unified government will run the country. the federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government. one unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars. under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.