Why did shakespeare choose to name a character “bottom” in a midsummer night's dream? his name is a common one for silly characters in shakespeare. his name shows that he represents the ordinary man, someone sturdy and reliable. his name describes his appearance since he has a large bottom. his name is a joke that connects to his behavior and to what happens to him.

Amaze i know not these my hands and yet i think there was a woman like me once had hands like these. -adelaide what type of poem is "amaze"?

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

In line 7 of sonnet xix by john milton, the speaker ask, "doth god exact day labor, light denied" what does his question mean a what shall one charge god to work in the dark b why must god make us suffer to work c is god trying me ? d how does god expect him to work when he is blind