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I like that quote too :) . I think there's a lot to be said about friendship in this novel. It seems like Ramatoulaye's friendship with Aissatou is what keeps her going strong (other than her...

"Reality Demands"

This poem reminds of "the End and the Beginning". Truthfully, whenever something bad has happened, the people around us just tells us "Life goes on". And life does go on, but...

"The End and the Beginning"

This poem about war made me think about our war right now. It really made me think of the aftermath and how easy it is for some of the people who were not involved in...

I really like her poems too; they appeal to a wide range of emotions, whether it's happy and upbeat or bitter and sarcastic. And I agree that they can be really difficult to figure out, but I think...

Carpe Diem!
That's the first thing that came to my mind when I read this. I agree with you completely. She does say to treasure each moment of everyday and to not get caught up in all the "needless...

"Possibilities"

After reading this poem, I felt like I got to Szymborska. I'm hoping the "I" is referring to her. To me she seems really down to earth in this poem, telling us everything she...

I totally agree. I think a home represents comfort and warmth, and provides protection. It seems like Szymborska is pointing out the comforts of a home. Home is like the mother that protects him and...

"Going Home"

He came home. Said nothing.
It was clear though that something had gone wrong.
He lay down fully dressed.
Pulled the blanket over his head.
Tucked up his knees.
He's nearly...

Jekyll and Dimmesdale can also be related in that they both were killed by their secrets. Dimmesdale's secret sin slowly ate away his soul. He tortured himself for bringing that sin upon himself and...

yeah i guess that makes sense. i started thinking about it some more and i remember someone saying how people back then thought children were so pure and innocent. perhaps because the court believed...

What i don't understand is if the women were of such low status, then why did everyone believe them? Especially since they were only young women.