- False predictions develop the romantic escape story.
- A surprise ending returns readers to reality.
- Motifs such as the noose and time support the theme.
- The structure follows a realistic hanging, a false romantic escape, and a realistic death.
- Foreshadowing shows that the reality of death is part of the romantic story.
The conclusion about the Eldest Magician the excerpt supports is the one in the first alternative: "The Eldest Magician has a good sense of humor." He calls the Man lazy in a very humorous way, and even tells the man his children are lazy too, and names them Malazy- the lazy people. The fact the Eldest Magician named the Man's children in such an amusing way, joking with Malaysia, the country, shows how good his sense of humor is. Instead of being mad at the Eldest Magician, the Man went along with his joking and replied: "If I am to be lazy all my days, let the Sea work for me twice a day for ever. That will save paddling." At that, the Eldest Magician laughed and agreed it was fair enough, which showed his nice sense of humor, as well as the good vibes within him.
I would choose either c or d, but c seems more logical to me, given the author is stating the visitor's purpose through figurative language, I would assume they would have a more metaphorical purpose to their cause.
Answer: A. Civil or religious leaders who impose religion on others are
hypocritical.
Explanation:
Thomas Jefferson advocated for the separation between religion and government because he believed that it was hypocritical to impose religion on others.
He believed that if the Almighty God could decide not to impose his will on others, people would be hypocrites to do so in his name especially as they aren't infallible beings like God is.
