Why does it seem like no one understands us? ... No no, that's no answer to any problem. ... There would be much grief, and who knows, they as well might decide to kill themselves because they no longer have you in their lives. ... I've bottled so much up over a long period of time I can't take it anymore. ... Sometimes all a person needs is one to listen to them and they feel better and a little more at ease. ...

• Word Count: 1420
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Although on that final date "her eyes were gray and neutral," and her hand gave "no pressure in return," Jimmy states, "it doesn't matter, I love her" (29). ... He was in pain because of someone else's mistake; he was no longer a part of his platoon but merely an injured soldier out of the adrenaline, thrill, and togetherness of the group and the war all as a result of one man's hesitation and fear. ... Finally, O"Brien could start to almost appreciate the fact that he was no longer fighting and enjoy the break. ... Jimmy Cross and Tim O"Brien both carried the ability and ...

• Word Count: 1691
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"There is no emotional indulgence in Jane's childhood sufferings" (Craik 77). ... At this point Jane realizes that her love has no hope. ... She longs to stay but knows it cannot be. ... Only once she has returned can the pain ease and her heart seek peace. ... There is no one more deserving of a happy ending than Jane is. ...

• Word Count: 1336
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Duffy began to feel terribly sorry for her decease, "feeling ill at ease", regretting his former doings by "asking himself what else could he have done". ... We could find no direct evidence suggesting Mr. ... Duffy was a middle class himself, a cashier of a private bank, no better than phrasemongers, policemen or impresarios. ... " Sadly, he no longer had any social activity and the few individuals in his life left him too. ...

• Word Count: 2446
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School