When a work of art or literature refers to "the fall," to what biblical scene does the allusion refer?

a.
to the murder of abel

b.
to the creation of day and night

c.
to the expulsion of adam and eve from the garden

d.
to the losing of the sheep and the coin

Tom’s testimony has the effect of making scout feel sympathetic towards both tom and mayella. explain why she is sympathetic towards each of them.

Is the book the outsiders a realistic story? plz explain. asap!

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility