Respond to the following: Based on the outcome of the story, justify why the end of civilization was relegated to ending the way it did by deciding (1) why this was necessary or (2) why this never should have occurred. You must support your claim by integrating each of the following characters by selecting an incident from each of their lives that supports your stance. Note: These characters are for Blocks' 2 & 6 only: Peter, Moira, Swain. Note: These characters are for Blocks' 1 & 5 only: Mary, Dwight, Osborne

500+ words (quotes are not included in the 500 words)

Double space – no contractions – do not use unnecessary phrases (i.e., "in the book; in the story, etc.) – do not use dead words (thing, a lot, stuff, due to, ….) – spell the character's names correctly – proofread what you write – consult the "do's and don't "list"