What theme is portrayed in this excerpt from Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich? In reality it was just what is usually seen in the houses of people of moderate means who want to appear rich, and therefore succeed only in resembling others like themselves: there are damasks, dark wood, plants, rugs, and dull and polished bronzes—all the things people of a certain class have in order to resemble other people of that class. His house was so like the others that it would never have been noticed, but to him it all seemed to be quite exceptional. He was very happy when he met his family at the station and brought them to the newly furnished house all lit up, where a footman in a white tie opened the door into the hall decorated with plants, and when they went on into the drawing-room and the study uttering exclamations of delight. He conducted them everywhere, drank in their praises eagerly, and beamed with pleasure.
b. the power of wealth
c. keeping up appearances in society
d. conforming to societal conventions
From this excerpt, we can see that the theme depicted is (C) keeping up appearances in society. There is an indirect nod to theme in the first line "In reality it was just what is usually seen in the houses of people of moderate means who want to appear rich..."
It seems every individual wants to show that they are more affluent than they actually are, and in doing so they all purchase the same décor etc.
Answer:
Preeti: "Mom, can I please go watch a movie with my friends this evening?"
Mother: "Well, Preeti, I understand you want to spend time with your friends. Is this movie within the neighborhood? What time will it end?"
Preeti: "Yes, Mom, it's at the local cinema, and it should end around 9 PM. I promise to be back by 9:30 PM."
Mother: "Okay, Preeti. I trust you, but you know the rules. Make sure to stay with your friends, be safe, and call me if there are any changes. And please, no late-night plans on a school night."
Preeti: "Thank you, Mom! I promise to follow all the rules. I'll call if anything changes. You're the best!"
Mother: "Have fun, but remember to be responsible. Enjoy your movie night with friends!"
Answer: A) Listening to opinions from foreign leaders.
Explanation: George Washington's Farewell Address expressed his deepest feelings towards the nation when the time of the elections was near. He thanked the civilians for their hospitality, but also advised them to be careful not to be persuaded by different factors. His concern over the nation was mainly about respecting the Constitution and restraining as a civilian from listening to opinions from foreign leaders since said entanglements can be as a risk for the political system and bring destruction to the union.
Why dost thou thus
Through windows and through curtains call on us?
Must to thy motions lovers' seasons run?
(John Donne, "The Sun Rising”)
O stay, three lives in one flea spare,
Where we almost, nay more than married are.
This flea is you and I, and this
Our marriage bed, and marriage temple is;
Though parents grudge, and you, we are met,
(John Donne, "The Flea")
On double pleasures: leave thy cold dispute
Of what is fit and not. Forsake thy cage,
Thy rope of sands,
(George Herbert, "The Collar")
We would sit down, and think which way
To walk, and pass our long love's day.
Thou by the Indian Ganges' side
Shouldst rubies find;