1. Choose a situation in the story in which Elie acted in a way you disagree with. 2. Describe the situation.
3. Why did Elie act this way?
4. What were the consequences of his actions?
5. Why do you disagree with Elie's reaction to the situation? 6. How would you have reacted? Why?

In at least 150 words, discuss the comparison described in the figurative language and how the connotative language reinforces the symbol. certainly the utmost rim of my first dome was filled with the tumultuous impression of soldiers marching to death for freedom's sake, of pioneers streaming westward to establish self-government in yet another sovereign state. only the great dome of st. peter's itself has ever clutched my heart as did that modest curve which had sequestered from infinitude in a place small enough for my child's mind, the courage and endurance which i could not comprehend so long as it was lost in "the void of unresponsible space" under the vaulting sky itself.