Early in “the first seven years” by bernard malamud, feld asks to speak to max privately. after overhearing the conversation, sobel runs out of the store. how is this detail about sobel an example of foreshadowing?

What does the machinery in the hospital represent to the army major in the story? support your answer with textual evidence.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility

What are the themes of the story? in the metamorphis