Ineed quickly 46 how does mr. atkinson develop over the course of the story? a. he is a gruff craftsman absorbed in his work who becomes concerned about james withencroft's safety. b. he is affable and friendly until he sees the picture james drew of him, and then he becomes offended and angry. c. he is a perfectionist who worries that the marble he's using is flawed but is unclear where the name he's carving comes from. d. he is a congenial and welcoming man, and he becomes a menacing man with a chisel who is made mad by the heat.

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.

this is hard!