What is the main idea of this paragraph about Benjamin Banneker? At a time when African Americans were shackled by the worst ways of segregation, Benjamin Banneker broke free to become the first African American scientist in America. What makes his story remarkable is that he became a distinguished mathematician, astronomer, and natural scientist with no formal training.

A.
Banneker was a professor of mathematics, astronomy, and science.
B.
Banneker achieved much within a short span of time.
C.
Banneker was the only man who broke free of the shackles of segregation in America.
D.
Banneker lacked formal training, yet his achievements are notable.

as for symbolic actions, the narrator's tearing down the wallpaper in an attempt to find the "woman" in the wallpaper represents her struggle to retain or regain her sanity.   the wallpaper has been part of her confinement and by her tearing it down, she is freeing herself from that confinement.

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.

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