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I believe Tom now is in a new town, doing what he never got to do in his old town- where he was forced to always be the man of the house hold and provide and be there for his sister and mother. Where he saw the same things, the same people, and went to the same movies. He is taking opportunities at his new home away from home.

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1. "I know I seem dreamy, but inside — well, I'm boiling! Whenever I pick up a shoe, I shudder a little thinking how short life is and what I am doing!"

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2. I say to myself, "How lucky dead people are!" But I get up. I go! For sixty-five dollars a month I give up all that I dream of doing and being ever! And you say self - self's all I ever think of. Why, listen, if self is what I though of, Mother, I'd be where he is GONE!

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3. "For nowadays the world is lit by lightning! Blow out your candles, Laura—and so goodbye..."