Question

1. what does the author mean when he says indifference is an end? *

a. it comes after anger and hatred.
b. its the final stage before death.
c. it doesnt lead to action or help those who suffer.
d. its what people aim for when they want to hurt others.

1. what is the authors overall view of indifference? * 10 points

a. it punishes people by denying their humanity.
b. it can be both good and bad.
c. its just as harmful as hatred.
d. it should be fought by those who are oppressed.

1. how does paragraph 5 support the authors main argument? * 10 points

a. it shows that indifference should be illegal.
b. it explains that indifference hurts others more than the person who is indifferent.
c. it urges people to fight against indifference.

Explanation:

1. Indifference is considered an "end" as it does not prompt any action to help those in need. There is no indication that it follows anger and hatred in a sequence, is a stage before death, or is an aim for hurting others.
2. The author likely views indifference as punishing people by denying their humanity, as it implies a lack of recognition of others' suffering. There is no evidence to suggest it can be good - bad, is as harmful as hatred, or should be fought by the oppressed.
3. Paragraph 5 likely supports the main argument by showing how indifference hurts others more than the indifferent person, highlighting its negative impact on the victims. There is no mention of making it illegal or urging people to fight against it.

Answer:

1. C. It doesn't lead to action or help those who suffer.
2. A. It punishes people by denying their humanity.
3. B. It explains that indifference hurts others more than the person who is indifferent.