Naylor's description of Nedeed with his "short squat body" and protruding eyes,""(3) conjures up an evil and almost satanic picture in the reader's mind. ... The Nedeeds chose only those who were hungry for materialism and status and would not offer any opposition. ... This scene shows how far removed the residents are from their own culture. ... The residents are willing to sell their souls to the devil so to speak in order to maintain their financial and material gains. ... They stand at their windows and watch it burn, all compassion and sense of duty to a fellow neighbor non-ex...

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• Grade Level: High School