How does author harvey l. cobb develop the idea that the cherry trees are a major benefit to washington, d. c.? by giving prominence to dr. takamine's role, cobb highlights the japanese origin of the trees to support the idea that the trees improved u. s.-japan relations. by describing the scene in the cab, cobb highlights the cabby's knowledge of the trees to support the idea that the trees are popular in washington. by describing how the planting was organized, cobb highlights the careful nature of the process to support the idea that officials recognized the trees' importance. by mentioning visitors and railroad advertisements, cobb highlights that the trees have brought a large number of tourists to the city.

Read the excerpt from chapter 18 in frankenstein. alas! to me the idea of an immediate union with my elizabeth was one of horror and dismay. i was bound by a solemn promise which i had not yet fulfilled and dared not break, or if i did, what manifold miseries might not impend over me and my devoted family! could i enter into a festival with this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground? i must perform my engagement and let the monster depart with his mate before i allowed myself to enjoy the delight of a union from which i expected peace. examine this excerpt to analyze the way the author’s choice of words adds to the meaning and impacts the tone of this portion of frankenstein. what does victor mean when he talks about “this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground”? how do these words affect the tone at this point in the story? use examples and evidence from the text to support your analysis. frankenstein chapter 18