What do you learn about John Wilkes Booth in Swanson's excerpt? Why would he want to kill President Lincoln? In 200 words or more, describe your response to Chasing Lincoln's Killer, citing specific passages.

answer: do

the 'italicized phrase' is a noun clause that is used as a direct object.

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.