When she writes: "[T]hey [Congress] tremble at the expense of water to quench it [the building in flames]," why does she believe Congress is trembling? Congress is uncertain about its future.
Congress is confident that it can control whatever it decides to do.
Congress is afraid of the expense of waging war against England.
Congress is scared that the water in Boston Harbor will run with citizens' blood.

delfino 2: diez in the desert analysis: the story, delfino 2: diez in the desert was really about not giving up! that is basically the theme of the story, and also being more prepared. the plot of the story was about diez, the main character, traveling through the harsh desert with other immigrants. also, that keeping the group alive and getting them to their final destination. the setting of the story took place in mexico in the harsh desert.

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.

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