Why does the author choose to end this passage in this way? a) to show the reader that silvio is a sensitive and caring man. b) to demonstrate to the reader that love is the root of all problems. c) to create a comic ending to what is an otherwise tragically sad story. d) to create interest in the reader in hearing about silvio's escape from death.

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."

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