Read the thesis statement, then answer the question. while o henry is able to create diverse and well developed characters in his stories, he uses similar methods for this development. he relies on his characters' words, actions and reactions to others to paint lively, memorable characters for all to enjoy. what is the writer comparing and contrasting? a. mood in o henry's stories b. themes of o henry's stories c. characters in o henry's stories d. symbolism in o henry's stories

In a 10-12 sentence response-style paragraph, explore the degree to which you agree or disagree with faulkner’s message. “i believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. he is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. the poet's, the writer's, duty is to write about these things. it is his privilege to man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past. the poet's voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to him endure and prevail” (faulkner 773-775).