Question

part a: in the storys rising action, how does the short film develop the idea that john henrys character is a special individual? john has polly as a constant companion whereas the other rail workers seem to be all on their own. other characters make up tall tales about the impossibly amazing things hes done in his life. while most of the rail workers are depicted as immigrants, john is a native born american. when the other rail workers are ready to revolt, john refuses to join in and proposes an alternate plan.

Explanation:

In the context of a story's rising - action, a character being special can be shown by having unique actions compared to others. When John refuses to join a revolt and proposes an alternate plan, it sets him apart from the other rail workers, highlighting his special nature. Having a companion doesn't necessarily make one special in the context of the story's action. Tall tales may not be reliable indicators of a character's true specialness. And being a native - born American among immigrant workers is a background detail rather than a key action in the rising action that shows specialness.

Answer:

When the other rail workers are ready to revolt, John refuses to join in and proposes an alternate plan.