Can anyone tell me the meaning of this debate topic?

What is the independent cause in this sentence? "if the poem is about going mad when love is lost, what would happen if love didn't die? "

What is the definition of scathing? a. to assail with abusive language c. to deter by advice or persuasion b. bitterly severe, as a remark d. the west wind; a mild wind

Mr. underwood's editorial defending tom robinson is surprising because he's described as not wanting to be near negroes it's a dangerous stance to take at that time he had been neutral during the trial he wasn't in the courtroom