Why is Bradbury's description of the city where mr. mead lives important in understanding the text's theme comparing the city to a graveyard with phantoms occupying the home suggests people no longer interact explaining how the sidewalk is cracked and the overgrown shows that people no longer care about nature Describing the busy highways supports the idea that society is thriving because of technology Showing the glimmers of light coming from cottages and homes represent the idea of hope

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?