What is the effect of the metaphor of being "at the stake" with enemies rallying around it?

What restrictions do you think should be placed on studies with animal participants? explain

Bonus question: according to wikipedia, in chinese philosophy yin and yang "describes how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent." what are some examples from the story that amy tan may have intentionally incorporated elements of yin and yang philosophy into this story? select 2.

When were criminals first used to create a system to catch other criminals