Question

What is one theme in Flannery O'Connor's "Everything That Rises Must Converge"?

A. Looks can be deceiving.

B. Love is all we need.

C. Change is a constant in life.

D. We cannot stop the hands of time.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

@SmokeyBrown

Answer 3

From my first impressions, the theme that "looks can be deceiving" does seem to play a role in the story.
What do you think the story is about?

Answer 4

race, faith, and morality.

Answer 5

i have a 3 math quizzes to do i'll be right back

Answer 6

No worries

Answer 7

you're still reading it ?

Answer 8

Nah, I got to the end

Answer 9

oh ok sorry

Answer 10

I think the best answer choice would be C, "change is a constant in life"
Even though the idea that looks can be deceiving comes up often, the theme of change is more relevant to the story as a whole

Answer 11

Which excerpt from "Everything That Rises Must Converge" best shapes the theme that we always hurt the ones we love?


A. "A tide of darkness seemed to be sweeping her from him. 'Mother!' he cried. 'Darling, sweetheart, wait!'"

B. "He was looking into a face he had never seen before. 'Tell Grandpa to come get me,' she said."

C. "'I hate to see you behave like this,' he said. 'Just like a child. I should be able to expect more of you.'"

D. "'Wait here, wait here!' he cried and jumped up and began to run for help toward a cluster of lights he saw in the distance ahead of him."

Answer 12

I'm suggesting maybe C

Answer 13

Yeah I'd agree with that

Answer 14

In “Everything that Rises Must Converge,” how does Julian's mother develop in the course of the story?


A. After being frustrated by her son's disrespect for a long time, she finally expresses her sense of being treated unfairly.


B. After the disaster of her interaction with the boy and his mother, Julian's mother is able to step back from her selfishness and accept the changing world around her.


C. Through a series of confrontations with her son and others, her innocence is threatened and she is physically and mentally shattered.


D. Although she is faced with much evidence to the contrary, she continues to believe that she is a kindly, gracious person who treats everyone equally.

Answer 15

I think B would be the best answer for this one

Answer 16

How does the interaction between Julian and his mother at the end of “Everything that Rises Must Converge” develop his character?


A. Julian is confirmed in his ways and cannot genuinely love his mother, though he may wish he could.


B. Julian finally sees his mother as a suffering fellow human and suffers along with her.

C. Julian cannot bring himself to choose independence even though he knows his mother's influence is harmful.

D. Julian is too self-absorbed to act responsibly to help his mother, even in an emergency.

Answer 17

might be B in my opinion

Answer 18

Yeah, that sounds about right

Answer 19

How does Isaac Bashevis Singer use the dog, Bow Wow, to develop the characterization of Professor Shlemiel in "The Day I Got Lost"?


A. The conversation between Professor Shlemiel and his wife shows that his wife's view of him is correct.


B. From the dog's point of view, the reader can sense that Shlemiel is a man who can be trusted.


C. Because the dog refuses to leave Professor Shlemiel's side, the reader assumes that Shlemiel is a good person.


D. Shlemiel's treatment of the dog shows that Shlemiel is a kind, tender person.

Answer 20

that's another story ?

Answer 21

Oh yeah sure sounds like it is

Answer 22

Oh hey sorry I gotta head out soon

Answer 23

ok another one

Answer 24

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Read the summary of A Christmas Carol. Then identify the protagonist and tell how you know.

In Charles Pizzaens’ A Christmas Carol, Ebeneezer Scrooge is a cruel, greedy man who is unkind to his worker, Bob Cratchit. One Christmas Eve, he is visited by three ghosts, who show him his past, present, and future if he does not change. Upon awakening, he decides to make amends and gives Bob Cratchit a raise, and treats everyone more kindly.