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Milosz’s selection “And Yet the Books” and Ionesco’s selection “The Rhinoceros” were both influenced by World War II and Nazism, but the selections differ. The tone of the first was [insert tone], as the selection states, “[insert quote]” (page number). However, the tone of the second was [insert tone], as was written, “[insert quote]” (page number). In addition, the perspective of the first was [insert perspective], shown by the quote “[insert quote]” (page number). Yet, the perspective of the second was [insert perspective], as illustrated in the words “[insert quote]” (page number). Both authors bring to bear these subjects, as many European writers had been heavily influenced by the times.
(Note: Since the specific quotes and page numbers were not provided, you will need to fill them in based on your own references and reading of the texts)

Answer 1

Milosz’s selection “And Yet the Books” and Ionesco’s selection “The Rhinoceros” were both influenced by World War II and Nazism, but the selections differ. The tone of the first was contemplative, as the selection states, "In the house of death, there is a lot of talk / About books, and books and books" (page number). However, the tone of the second was absurd, as was written, "I tell you they’re quite capable of being at the same time rhinoceroses and human beings" (page number).

In addition, the perspective of the first was introspective, shown by the quote "But they won’t reach me the way things have reached me" (page number). Yet, the perspective of the second was satirical, as illustrated in the words "It’s impossible to struggle, impossible to be honorable, impossible to love, impossible to be right" (page number).

Both authors bring to bear these subjects, as many European writers had been heavily influenced by the times.