Question
Find text evidence to prove the knight is being materialistic on page 59.
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I don’t know which book or edition you mean, so I can’t pull the exact line from page 59. Could you tell me the book title (and edition if possible) or paste the passage from page 59 here? I’ll find and explain the best lines that show the knight is being materialistic.
Meanwhile, here’s a quick guide you can use right away to find and explain text evidence yourself:
1. Look for direct quotations that show concern with possessions or appearances
- Words about clothing, armor, jewels, horses, coin, or “shining,” “expensive,” “polished,” “proud of,” etc.
- Example to look for: “He admired his new armor…” or “he counted his coins…”
2. Look for actions that show material priorities
- Paying more attention to objects than to people or duty (inspecting valuables, refusing help without payment, parading possessions).
- Example actions: polishing, buying, selling, bargaining, hoarding.
3. Look for dialogue that reveals values
- Lines where the knight speaks about wealth, status, price, or appearance.
- Example: “I will only go if you pay me…” or “Only the finest cloth will do.”
4. Look for narrator commentary or other characters’ reactions
- The narrator or other characters may call him “vain,” “materialistic,” or note his obsession with riches.
5. Use one short quote and explain it
- Quote: “...” (copy exactly, with page number)
- Explain: This shows materialism because it focuses on X (appearance/wealth/objects) rather than Y (duty/virtue/people). Connect word choice (adjectives, verbs) to the idea of valuing material goods.
6. Cite it clearly
- Example: “Quote” (Author Last Name page#).
- If you need MLA/APA formatting I can format it for you once I have the source.
If you paste the passage or tell me the book, I’ll pick the strongest quote from page 59 and write a 1–2 sentence explanation tying it to materialism.
Meanwhile, here’s a quick guide you can use right away to find and explain text evidence yourself:
1. Look for direct quotations that show concern with possessions or appearances
- Words about clothing, armor, jewels, horses, coin, or “shining,” “expensive,” “polished,” “proud of,” etc.
- Example to look for: “He admired his new armor…” or “he counted his coins…”
2. Look for actions that show material priorities
- Paying more attention to objects than to people or duty (inspecting valuables, refusing help without payment, parading possessions).
- Example actions: polishing, buying, selling, bargaining, hoarding.
3. Look for dialogue that reveals values
- Lines where the knight speaks about wealth, status, price, or appearance.
- Example: “I will only go if you pay me…” or “Only the finest cloth will do.”
4. Look for narrator commentary or other characters’ reactions
- The narrator or other characters may call him “vain,” “materialistic,” or note his obsession with riches.
5. Use one short quote and explain it
- Quote: “...” (copy exactly, with page number)
- Explain: This shows materialism because it focuses on X (appearance/wealth/objects) rather than Y (duty/virtue/people). Connect word choice (adjectives, verbs) to the idea of valuing material goods.
6. Cite it clearly
- Example: “Quote” (Author Last Name page#).
- If you need MLA/APA formatting I can format it for you once I have the source.
If you paste the passage or tell me the book, I’ll pick the strongest quote from page 59 and write a 1–2 sentence explanation tying it to materialism.