4. The Greek gods are like spoiled children.
Simile or Metaphor?
What could this mean?

Which words from the excerpt most contribute to the patriotic tone

What reason does antigone give for her death being crueler than all the others?

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.