Atheme is one of the central ideas of a story, which the author portrays through the setting, action, and the characters. one theme in the novella the death of ivan ilyich is duty. tolstoy describes ivan ilyich as a man "strict to carry out whatever he considered his duty, and he considered his duty all things that were so designated by people in authority." how does tolstoy convey the negative aspects of ivan ilyich’s attachment to duty? how might ivan ilyich’s sense of duty be impacting his health? use evidence from the text to support your response.

Which of the following quotations reveal an omniscient point-of-view? a. "then the king got his spear in both his hands and ran toward sir mordred, crying, 'traitor, now has thy death-day come! '" b. "and the king thought that under him, far from him, was hideous deep black water; therein were all manner of serpents and worms and wild beasts, foul and horrible." c. "but when the hosts on both sides saw that sword drawn, they blew trumpets and horns and shouted grimly, and the two hosts rushed toward each other." d."then they agreed that king arthur and sir mordred should meet between their two hosts, and that each of them should bring fourteen persons with him."

What distinguishes the dialogue of this excerpt most clearly as a work of the postmodern era?

Which two sentences in this excerpt from theodore dreiser my brother paul are examples of characterization that suggest paul is a superstitious person?