Which of these best explains the paradox presented in the poem "homework"?
a. though many famous monuments need restoration, rescuing wildlife needs to be prioritized.
b. though there are countless global crises that require attention, the most important one is reducing pollution.
c. though an international clean-up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry.
d. though many countries have problems that need attention, the united states cannot address them all.

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community