Each of the first three chapters of the novel exist west includes a brief scene from somewhere else in the world, first from Australia, then Tokyo, then San Diego. (Later in the novel it will become clear what's going on.) BUT for now, I'd like to see your thoughts about and reactions to these 3 scenes. Observe your responses to these carefully. What do all three have in common? How is the first one different than the second and third? Do you see any kind of 'progression' from the first to the third?

For i assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, i cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) i will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. for the weal, good and safety whereof, i will never shun to spend my life . . –response to parliament's request that she marry, queen elizabeth i what is queen elizabeth's purpose in this passage? to inform her audience about new safety measures she wishes to take to protect england to entertain her audience by providing details about the sequel to a famous play to persuade her audience that she will not make any personal choices that harm england to inform her audience that she has made the decision to get married