madagascar is an island lying about 1,000 miles south of socotra. the people are saracens who worship mahomet. they have four sheikhs—that is to say, four elders—who exercise authority over the whole island. . it is said to measure about 4,000 miles in circumference. the people live by trade and industry.

–“the middle east,”

marco polo

what is the topic of this passage?

Ryans attempt to get organized was wholehearted sidetracked committed insincere typical

What are the three characteristics of fixed poetry

Need ! of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response. the characters are from "shooting an elephant", " witchcraft for sale" and marriage is a private affair.