When i was on the desperate expedition on the desert shores of africa, i never had so much as one thought of what would become of when i was delivered and taken up at sea by the portuguese captain i had not the least in my thoughts. when again, i was shipwrecked, ruined, and in danger of drowning, on this island, i was as far from remorse, or looking on it as a judgment i only said to myself often, that i was an unfortunate dog, and born to be always miserable. how does this passage contribute to the overall meaning of the story?

Which pair of uses of figurative language from "the caged bird" support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams

Where did moon shadow’s father get the name windrider?

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.