PLEASE HELP I WILL GIVE THE CROWN In science writing, what is the purpose of historical points of reference?

a. to help readers connect prior knowledge to new discoveries
b. to help readers understand an especially difficult concept or idea
c. to help readers sympathize with past scientists
d. to help readers understand the complete history of a scientific idea

What viewpoint about german soldiers does maupassant convey in this excerpt of "two friends"? a. they are all loyal, but heartless. b. they are all cold–hearted and inhuman. c. they are all sympathetic and smart. d. they are all men of their word and good soldiers.

4. at the conclusion of frankenstein, robert walton has an encounter with the monster, who arrives after victor frankenstein has died. perhaps surprisingly, the monster mourns his creator and expresses remorse over the fate that victor suffered. the monster pledges to destroy himself and then departs, disappearing as he goes further north. how does the monster’s behavior and attitude in this part of the novel affect the way readers view him? is he sympathetic? is he more hateful because it is only after victor has died that he relents? how does the change in the monster fit with the theme of duality in the novel?

Reread paragraph 4. what direct impact did the efforts individuals like ava deer have?