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Read the following passage from "Hercules" in Buffinch's Mythology
With a countenance as serene as if he were taking his place at a festal board, he commanded Philoctetes to apply
the torch
Based on this passage, what conclusion could you draw about Hercules?
He is extremely proud
He is extremely brave
He is afraid of death
He is afraid of pain

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

explanation:

this is what i put and it was correct

it's a way for authors to communicate with reader in this time period. books from the past can teach us about life.

the emperor is made to look inferior next to faustus's power.