i wonder why there is a dash in the middle

very refreshing to hear about a girl in this essay

who is him, and what makes him "godlike"

is the belief that people are not bound by laws or rules, especially religious ones

I wonder what he would say about 2024

is this referring to the essay itself?

the circle of life

this means something that is at its best or most beautiful state

it is good to be a nonconformist, being different thinking for yourself, and not listening to everyone else makes you special and most people these days just follow trends and don't normally stick out from a group. it is important to be unapologetically yourself

cumbers means to weigh someone down or make things more difficult

gen z has more of an impact nowadays than adults ever did

charming or delightful messages

I am confused who is being talked about here

confused about who the cowards are in this sentence

this phrase means the sky or "bright heaven" also can describe starts in the sky

this can represent hope or clarity in different situations

believing in your own thoughts can help you develop confidence and allow to make decisions for yourself which can be hard for some people to do, but it is a really good quality to be able to stand up for yourself

giving someone a gentle warning or advice. can also be a reminder to do the right thing

being able to rely on yourself instead of depending on others

The Sabbath is a day of rest and worship observed by some Christians and Jews

who are the seven

this a very deep statement. really shows what she was going through and what was going on during this time

disconsolate: without consolation or comfort; unhappy

merciless: showing no mercy or pity.

very bold statement.

confused on the context of this

confused who we are talking about

this is always so important, everyone takes such stressful classes, its always nice to have that one class where you can just be yourself while getting the most out of it

i think its important to have everyone voices and opinions be heard!

sometimes its refreshing to be able to write freely, and not be so stressed about making it perfect

I have always struggled in English courses, but I also like a challenge, so in class so far it has really opened my eye to a whole new realm of what English classes can be!

i do not think anyone will be able to ever give an accurate representation of American literature

i feel that this points out that the anthology not only provides historical insights but also equips students with tools to engage with current trends and debates in American literature.

i like that this was made "by students, for students," because it suggests a focus on accessibility and relatability for the student audience.

an adverb that means in a way that involves quiet and serious thought

Every plant had promised to provide a cure for all of the diseases that were happening at the time. Plants are sacred to creating medicines in the present day

Doctors had received suggestions from different plant spirits on which treatments to use on the patients.

this suggests that the marks on the Ground Squirrel’s back are a reminder of this event.

They needed seven votes to decide that humans were guilty

I feel that the deer's ability to become invisible and track the hunters shows its divine/ magical nature. But can also be protective of its kind

are the bears supposed to be interpreted as humans?