In "the literature of east asia and the pacific rim," michael harris quotes: "'oh, east is east, and west is west, and never the twain shall meet."' with this famous line, british writer rudyard kipling has captured the idea that the east and west are so radically different that their people cant possibly understand one another. do you agree or disagree with kipling's statement? write an essay in which you defend you opinion. use relevant examples from at least two or three of the selections you read. be sure to include the title of each selection you cited as evidence.

What is a hyperbole in the book messenger

Me which theme is developed by the changing relationship between the narrator and his daughter in this excerpt ? as she grew older, she spent more of her time with girls. so much time indeed did she spend with them that she came no more, as she used to do, to her father’s room. i was scarcely on speaking terms with her. when mini and her father stop communicating, it develops the theme that children should not speak unless spoken to. as mini becomes more independent, it develops the theme that parents must learn to let go as their children grow up. as mini spends more time with friends, it develops the theme that young people are more influenced by peers than by parents. when mini and her father see each other far less often, it develops the theme that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Samuel johnson and oliver goldsmith had which of these in common? select all that apply. sensibility difficult poetic diction life of poverty distrust of parliament whig party leanings admiration of swift and pope