srry if i misspell any thing, i am typing with 1 arm, cause i broke my elbow saturday....
I don''t get this question, coukd you explain it? how are Hal,Mercedes, and Charles contrasted by the spring weather described in Chapter5 of the call of the wild ?
does contasted mean changed or stayed the same because i don't see a difference in their behavior.. It is chapter 5, you can read it on sparknotes. thnks
Contrasted usually means something is used as an opposited to something else.
Spring weather is usually welcomed because long, cold winter (often symbolizing negativity and even death) is gone for another year. Flowers are starting to sprout and bloom, and new leaves are beginning to show up on the trees. In other words, people generally feel a renewal of life in springtime. It's very positive -- especially in literature and other arts.
Therefore, I would look for whatever is negative about these characters. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/call/section5.rhtml
Reread the second and third from last paragraphs in that section. You should see the contrast easily.
Let us know if you don't see it.
the second and third to last of the entire page or of the summary? It seems to me they are stupid, ill-prepared and don't change.. sorry i just don't get it
Did you read the particular page I linked above? That's for Chapter F only, which is directly from your reference.
The contrast with spring = the negatives.
Did those characters succeed or not? If they succeeded in that climate and locale, then they were "springlike" -- renewal of life, blooming, and all those images. If they did not, then they contrasted with spring -- lack of success, even death.
I'm sorry to hear about your injury, but I'll do my best to explain the question to you. In Chapter 5 of "The Call of the Wild," the question asks how Hal, Mercedes, and Charles are contrasted by the spring weather described in that chapter.
To contrast means to highlight the differences or distinctions between things. So the question is asking for a comparison between the characters and the spring weather. In this context, contrasting means identifying how the characters differ from or are different than the spring weather described.
To answer this question, you would first need to read Chapter 5 of "The Call of the Wild." If it's not accessible to you physically or you find it more convenient, you can refer to the summary of Chapter 5 on SparkNotes, paying attention to the description of the spring weather.
Once you have an understanding of the chapter and its description of spring weather, you can then analyze the characters of Hal, Mercedes, and Charles. Look for any specific behaviors, beliefs, or actions that make them distinct from the spring weather. Consider their attitudes, responses, or interactions with the environment, or how they are portrayed in contrast to the natural elements of the spring season.
By comparing and contrasting the characters and the spring weather, you will be able to answer the question and explain the differences or similarities between them. Keep in mind that contrasting does not necessarily mean that the characters changed, but rather that they may have different characteristics or qualities compared to the spring weather.