After reading "The False Gems" and "The Diamond Necklace", you have seen that the author provided a view of class and love, while he challenged the way we view happiness by suggesting that things are not always what they appear to be. Take a look at both stories again, and write a comparison and contrast essay. You will do your own prewriting to determine what you want to focus on in this essay. ● Think of the theme and the elements of social class during this time period. ● Why are the stories similar? ● Why are the stories different?

Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of julius caesar. cassius. to every new protester; if you know that i do fawn on men and hug them hard and after scandal them: or if you know that i profess myself in banqueting to all the rout: then hold me dangerous. [flourish, and shout] which statement best explains why shakespeare has cassius use the word fawn rather than a synonym such as flatter to describe his actions? fawn is more negative, suggesting manipulation of another for personal gain. fawn suggests a physical connection to other men, such as hugging them. fawn is animal imagery suggesting obedience, begging, and affection. fawn is more positive, suggesting that cassius wants to give brutus sound advice.

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Which sentence in this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich suggests that ivan ilyich felt his family and friends didn’t understand him and neglected him?