Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this poem. how do the hands of the speaker's father serve as a symbol in "my father's song" by simon ortiz? they represent the strength that the speaker must develop if he is to survive and grow. they represent the deep and lasting connection that the speaker feels to his father. they represent the constant struggle that takes a toll on people as they grow old. they represent the loving protection that the older generation should offer to the younger generation.

The author Simon Ortiz is a Native American who grew up in a traditional Acoma Indian society where the people depended much on the hands to work the lands for survival. The hands are needed to work the land, to hunt, to show affection.  The author remembers how his father showed him how to work the fields and to acknowledge the value of all living things. In this poem the hands of the speaker’s father serve as a symbol of:

B. They represent the deep and lasting connection that the speaker feels to his father.  

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.

being untruthful

eating too much

overstaying one's welcom

this is that correct answer.