FROM WE THE LIVING, PLEASE HELP 1. Why is there so much emphasis on illegal business dealings, much of it my racketeers?

2. How does Ayn Rand show the lack of individuality under collectivism (communism)?

3. What explains the prevalence of propaganda and the endless use of pro-Communist slogans
used by everyone, from Party lectures to private conversations?

4. Does Any Rand believe collectivism to be a noble idea that was betrayed by power-hungry
leaders?

5. How does the novel's theme necessitate the "fates of the main characters?

6. Why does Leo give up? Do you think that he was justified?

Read the statement below then decided whether you agree or not. the story of j.r. simplot is a great american success story that anyone can admire

Gatsby comment that nick looks familiar to him. what surprising connection do they have?

Read the following excerpt from life on the mississippi by mark twain. no girl could withstand his charms. he "cut out" every boy in the village. when his boat blew up at last, it diffused a tranquil contentment among us such as we had not known for months. but when he came home the next week, alive, renowned, and appeared in church all battered up and bandaged, a shining hero, stared at and wondered over by everybody, it seemed to us that the partiality of providence for an undeserving reptile had reached a point where it was open to criticism. how does twain's use of understatement serve his purpose? be sure to use specific details from the text to support your answer.