Victor and Thomas were once childhood friends who grew apart. ... It is important to note that one of their finds was a photo album. ... On the drive home both men note the absence of any kind of life or movement. ... Victor also had planned to dump his father's ashes into the fall. ... Like letting things go- (216) The theme of this story is simply that we must be able to rely on one another; no one can rule the world alone. ...

• Word Count: 714
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

By opening the door individuals choose to change, to enter a new state of being, consider new things and alter their present existence or thinking, as they are exposed to change, because what lies beyond that door is different for everybody. ... The final stanza reinforces the idea that change can be positive and that noting should ever stay the same. ... The idea that life is continually moving on and things are always changing is represented in Peter Skrzynecki's poem Fleiks Skrzynecki. ... The concept that changing of perspective happens with maturity is also shown in the text Cats ...

• Word Count: 1417
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He is buried in a quilt burrowed from Sairy (Sarah), who also offers a blank page out of her and Ivy's bible, so Tom can write a note explaining the circumstances of his Grandfather's death incase the body is ever dug up in the future. ... When their car breaks down and Tom suggests splitting up temporarily to get things fixed, Ma becomes irrational, afraid that her greatest fear is coming true. ... As Ma grows stronger, her family continues to fall apart more and more, which makes Casy respond to her as "a women so great with love, she scares me (253)." ...

• Word Count: 1730
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School