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question #8
read the passage. which theme in a rose for emily is being described here?
the society in this story is concerned with how people look to others. society thinks that emily should behave a certain way. this also leads to conflict, man versus society. when an individuals values and needs conflict with societys values and needs, conflict results. thus, emily is in conflict with society.
○ society is broken.
○ the american dream disappeared under industrialism and modern life.
○ people are alienated.
○ the american dream is alive.

question #9
many in the lost generation had similar characteristics except which of the following?
○ youthful idealism
○ optimism
○ sought the meaning of life
○ drank heavily

Explanation:

Question #8

The passage emphasizes the conflict between Emily (an individual) and society. Alienation occurs when there is a disconnect or conflict between an individual and society. The other options ("Society is broken" - not indicated; "The American Dream disappeared..." - not relevant to the described conflict; "The American Dream is alive" - not relevant) do not match the described theme of individual - society conflict as well as alienation.

The Lost Generation was known for disillusionment after World War I. They were not typically optimistic. They often had youthful idealism (before the war disillusionment), sought the meaning of life (due to the war - induced existential crisis), and some drank heavily (as a coping mechanism).

Answer:

People are alienated.

Question #9