Read the following description from The Red Badge of Courage.
“As he looked all about him and pondered the mystic gloom, he began to believe that at any moment the ominous distance might be aflame. . . Staring once at the red eyes across the river, he conceived them to be growing larger, as orbs of a row of dragons advancing.�
This description best supports which of the following central ideas?
A. honor and reputation ***
B. the definition of courage
C. growing from a boy into a man
D. The insignificance of man in nature
2. What do good grades most represent to the author of this letter?
A. responsibility
B. improvement
C. kindness
D. patience
D. patience. Good grades require patience in studying and working diligently over time to achieve academic success.
2. What letter are you referring to? Could you please provide more context or specify which letter you are talking about?
To answer the first question, we need to analyze the provided description from 'The Red Badge of Courage'. The description talks about the protagonist looking around and pondering the mystic gloom while believing that the ominous distance might suddenly burst into flames. Additionally, the protagonist perceives the red eyes across the river as growing larger, resembling advancing dragons.
Based on this description, the best-supported central idea is that of "honor and reputation" because the language used, such as "ominous" and "mystic gloom," suggests a focus on the significance of one's actions and how they impact one's reputation and honor. The protagonist's fear and belief in a significant event taking place indicates the importance placed on external validation and reputation.
For the second question, I would require more information about the author and their context in order to provide an accurate answer. Could you please provide more details about the author's letter that mentions good grades?