<span>“How horrible it would be . . . if she were condemned to be the plain, shy Millicent of a few years back.” - Direct characterization. The speaker explicitly says that Milicent now isn't plain and shy, and that would be a condemnation to her.
</span><span>“Betsy Johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority” - Direct characterization. We can see Betsy and we get some information about her character (vivacious).
</span><span>“Walking beside Louise on the way to the drugstore, Millicent felt a surge of pride.” - Indirect characterization. The speaker doesn't say that Milicent is this or that kind of person. He/she just puts her in a context, commenting on her current feelings and thus allowing the reader to make a vague conclusion about her character.
</span><span>“Bev was suddenly there in the doorway. ‘Wipe that smile off your face,’ she commanded.” - Indirect characterization. Again, the speaker here describes this character's action, rather than features and character traits.</span>
Today it is studied in high schools and universities because of its status as a revolutionary work of theater and for its allegorical relationship to testimony given before the House Committee On Un-American Activities during the 1950s The Crucible was Also influenced by the communist hunt of McCarthy during the Cold War. Its reminiscent of McCarthy-ism.Hope I helpeddon't for get to say thanks!!
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Answer:
In this excerpt from Act V, Scene V, of "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar", by William Shakespeare, and the background information on the allusion it contains, affect the reader's understanding because <u>It shows that Brutus is afraid he will be tortured if he is still alive when his enemies arrive.</u>
Explanation:
Brutus is an honorable man, who was convinced by the other conspirators to kill Julius Caesar. He did it for Rome's sake, believing he was saving the future of Rome. He knows that his soldiers have been defeated, and he has seen Caesar's ghost. He wants to die honorably and knows that if his enemies arrive before he is dead they will torture him. So he asks Strato to hold his sword, and he runs on it.
Answer: "Casca joins the conspiracy because Cassius uses various means to manipulate his emotions."
