What does Twain mean when he says Ben's "heart was
light and his anticipations high"? What is the impact of the phrase on the tone or feeling
of the text?

In the play jack and algernon tell lies so that they may further pursue pleasure and avoid obligations. have you ever lied for such a purpose? do you think it is always wrong to lie, or are there circumstances when lying might be okay. what consequences can arise from lying? if you want share an experience where you either told a lie or were lied to and the consequences that happened because of the dishonesty