Read the excerpt from anthem.

i am neither foe nor friend to my brothers, but such as each of them shall deserve of me. and to earn my love, my brothers must do more than to have been born. i do not grant my love without reason, nor to any chance passer-by who may wish to claim it. i honor men with my love. but honor is a thing to be earned.

which best explains the philosophical concept reflected in the excerpt?
this excerpt reflects collectivism, because it reveals the narrator’s deep love for other individuals.
this excerpt reflects collectivism, because it reinforces the need for acceptance and brotherhood.
this excerpt reflects capitalism, because it suggests that love of others is unnecessary and unimportant.
this excerpt reflects capitalism, because it emphasizes an exchange based on free will.

Analyze how edgar allan poe's choice of setting in "the raven" to develop the speaker's character. be sure to use specific details from the poem to support your ideas.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?

“tell me o swan, your ancient tale” by kabir “the swan” by rilke “spanish dancer” by rilke “your laughter” by pablo neruda “birthplace” by shaffarzadeh “it’s this way” by nazim hikmet “counting small-boned bodies” by robert bly choose two poems that you would like to write about. analyze each poem. study the perspective, or point of view, of the speaker in each of the two poems that you select for this assignment. consider these questions: who is the speaker in each of these poems? what is the speaker’s tone? is there a conflict? is there a message? what does each of the poems have in common? what is different about each of the poems? which literary devices are used in the poems? are these literary devices found in both of the poems? what does the speaker hope to achieve in each of the poems? how are these achievements/goals been met? directions: using the two poems of your choosing, write a clear, concise, two hundred and fifty word essay that compares and contrasts the two poems. make sure you include at least two of the following to support your thesis: tone, point of view, literary devices, and meter.