Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b. part a which statement best states the theme of the selection? humanity is constantly in conflict with the natural world, as the hard - fought gains made one day are taken back the next. humans are part untamed animal and part civilized being and must live in constant harmony with their dual natures. humanity sees the world as something that must always be forced into submission, and it is to that end where meaning is found. for all their strength, intelligence, and ability, humans are prideful, and their pride is what brings about their demise. part b which excerpt best supports the answer to part a? balboa is loved by no one and feared by all. he has invented an unequaled horror. the indians think of him as a god. (paragraph 18) he said that he was in the new world to bring the indians to god. so the monk converts the indians, and balboa sends them on to god. (paragraph 21) but here, on the slope of the mountain, his rumor does not seem worth that much. he... a terrified that some creature... will take advantage of his great heaving bareness. (paragraph 27) balboa, having accomplished his goal, luxuriates in this moment of peaceful ignorance. he does not know that no days are numbered... (paragraph 30)

Explanation:

For Part A, we analyze each statement to determine which one best captures the over - arching theme of the selection. For Part B, we match the excerpts with the chosen theme from Part A to find the best support.

Answer:

Part A: No answer provided as the selection is not given to determine the theme.
Part B: No answer provided as the answer to Part A is unknown and the full text for excerpts is not present.