They watch with little concern, for they are not to die tonight. ... He does not know his engagement only earns him the right to die sooner. ... She knits and will go on knitting until the time comes for her to go to her room and die. ... Ismene enjoins her to be sensible, since only men die for ideas. ... He asks if the Pace would die for him, and he replies that of course he would defy the Guard with his shovel. ...

• Word Count: 4678
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: High School