First for Brandon, he told him “you know how important I am to the store”(Page 5). For Kim, he tried to sweet talk her into giving him what he wants. For Nate, Randall was the best lab partner that Nate had ever been working with. Activity 2(p. 8): 1) To Brandon, he was friendly and comfortable. To Kim, he tried to sweet talk her and to Nate, Randall knew that he would gain trust, if he tells the truth. 2) Randall believed that he and Brandon were good friends. He thought that he would make Kim feel smarter and she would like his expression. Then for Nate, he considered that Nate would lend him money; because they were classmates and lab partners. 3) For Brandon, he says"you know how important I am to the store"(Page 5). For Kim, he says“There would be something you can do that would make me very, very happy”(Page 5). For Nate, he told him“You know me to be an honest, dependable guy, don’t you?”(Page 5). …show more content…
Kim knew that he wasn’t reliable. Nate knew him from the lab they have worked on together and he saw Brandon as a reliable person. Activity 3(pp. 10-11): Mr. Twain uses phrases"youthful mind" and “snowy robes” and this composition describes persona of the student"with what delightful emotions does the youthful mind look forward to some anticipated scene of festivity!"(Page
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