Read the sentence from flannery o'connor's "the life you save may be your own." the ugly words settled in mr. shiftlet's head like a group of buzzards in the top of a tree. how does the simile in the sentence develop the southern gothic character of mr. shiftlet? the image hints at mr. shiftlet's pending tragic death. the image emphasizes that mr. shiftlet lives in an uncaring world. the image reminds readers that mr. shiftlet is a damaged character. the image reveals that mr. shiftlet will leave lucynell behind.

The image emphasizes that mr. shiftlet lives in an uncaring world

Explanation:

A simile is the definition of something that resembles, is analogous or similar. That is, it refers to the comparison of two distinct objects, but which have common characteristics that approximate them, by similarity.

In the case of this phrase of "The life you save can be yours," the simile is used to compare the bad words in mr's head. shiftlet with vultures flying over a tree. The author meant by this simile that the thoughts of mr. shiftlet live in a different world from the real world and because of his thoughts, mr. shiftlet, is inserted in this different world.

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.

which of the following was specifically permitted by the emancipation proclamation?

free african americans were allowed to fight for the confederacy.

free african americans were allowed to enlist in the union army and navy.

enslaved people in border states were allowed to move to the north.

enslaved people in border states were allowed to become confederate citizens.

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