page 88-94

page 89
1. I imagine a scene with two people ending their relationship. hopefully in a postive manner, with a kiss and a simple part of ways. Tone is calm, and relaxing as if the author is ready for this breakup.
2. The speaker seems to be sure of his decision, has an optimistic view towards the part. The words 'cleanly' and 'free' simply support his decision making, that this is the right thing to do.
3. The speaker using this repetition probably to convince himself that the decision he is making is the right one.
4. I'd feel like crap. as if the relationship wasn't worth anything. maybe just a big waste of time.
5. The last six lines make the love that they might have shared at one point look all deathly and intense. The love was clearly suffering at this point and the relationship couldnt go on any longer.
6. The 'you' in the poem has got to be his ex-lover. The speaker talks of vows and all clues that relate to some type of relationship.
7. I feel the poem was definitely about his ex-girlfriend, probably to try to get over her and move on, even though he really didn't.


page 93-94
1. I imagine a relaxing place, quiet and calm. I'd feel free and chill out, enjoy the great outdoors on my hammock. I'd want the dog there for my protection, but I think i could make in on my own, even protecting the dog too.
2. The mood changed from more of a relaxed quiet feel to a Zoo-like atmosphere. Literally describing a zoo and all the aminals in it.
3. I feel she grabs her heart because she felt a sense of danger. Immediately reaches for her heart because it starts beating faster.
4. Her originally feeling towards bears, was I thought more of a loving feeling, but things seemed to change when she lost her own bear. Perhaps she feels if she can't have her bear, no other bear deserves to live.
5. She built the porch to feel more protected from the bear. That nasty smells just strengthens her hatred to him. And is a good warning sign to let her know when the bear is around. The Bear is refered to as a him probably because males are scarier and more intimidating, and thats immidiately what she thinks of.
6. The readers sense of danger increasing because of the stories of crazy bear attacks and proves how dangerous bears can be.
7. She marks the summer months with an X probably because thats when the bear does his attacking and its not the most pleasant time.
8. paragraphs 32-41 were intense. She turnes into this bear fighting machine and shoots and kills the bear. Kind of a slow and nasty looking scene. I personally would b terrified go against a bear.
9. It didn't neccesarily surprise me, but I definitely now know that this girl is out of her mind. Thats the wierdest thing I've ever heard.