Writing on "Nineteen" by George Bogin by Daniel Casanova https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj en-us 2021-04-26 21:01:51 UTC 2026-03-12 19:00:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Some ideas for leaving comments dcasanova4 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1461670146
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    • ]]>     2021-04-26 21:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1461670146     Daniel https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471215916 The central idea of the poem is that regret only takes form once the finality of it hits. In this poem, the writer speaks of a girl that he finds incredibly attractive, but despite the numerous opportunities he receives to make a move, he continuously opts out, realizing too late what he should have done, attributing his failure to act to his future, when he says, “but I said nothing and after a while got up and walked out into middle age.” ]]> 2021-04-28 21:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471215916 Catherine https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471215936 The central idea in “Nineteen” is that fear prohibits love and opportunity. The man says, “I was already in love” (line 4). The man has a crush on the girl as soon as he sets eyes on her. However later he says, “I could have...But I said nothing.” The man was scared about all the outcomes, that he chose to stay quiet. He is clearly in love, but fear demolishes his confidence, causing their possible relationship to never become anything. ]]> 2021-04-28 21:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471215936 Roan https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471215962 The central idea in the poem "Nineteen" is how love can form without ever speaking, held back by fear.
    The second stanza of the poem states, "Next time, our eyes met and she smiled a little, I was already in love." The author falls for a girl in his class before they've ever even spoken. Merely looking this girl in the eyes and seeing her smile is enough to cause him to fall in love. Because the love was formed without speaking, however, it is one-sided and unfulfilled. The author never pursues his love, and so it remains unfulfilled.]]>     2021-04-28 21:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471215962     Nora https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216279 The central idea in the poem Nineteen is that a relationship will only blossom if one has the courage to share his/her/their feelings. Bogin writes, “She began to look at me, too, hoping for a word, I suppose, / but when our eyes me mine would drop”. From the first time they met, the narrator knew he loves her, but in all the chances that were presented, he did not share his feelings. It is obvious that the girl wanted some sort of relationship as well because she was “hoping for a word”, but neither she nor he had the courage to talk to one another. In the end, their relationship did not blossom, and they both left college without ever even talking. Their love could have blossomed, but they did not have the courage to act on their feelings.]]> 2021-04-28 21:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216279 Sophia https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216443 Central Idea: Fear prohibits people from enjoying life.
    Evidence: "I said nothing and after a while got up and walked out into middle age."
    Analysis: The narrator of the poem immediately falls in love with a girl. The whole poem describes situations in which they see each other and nobody says anything. The narrator never did anything because they were afraid. Their fear stopped them from pursuing a relationship, and they grew up without acting on their feelings.]]>     2021-04-28 21:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216443     https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216545 The central idea of "Nineteen" is the idea of fear preventing something getting done. In this poem, the writer talks about this girl that he loved, but never talked to, so his fear prevented him from forming a true relationship with this person. Evidence that proves this can be seen when Bogin writes, "but I said nothing and after a while got up and walked to middle age."]]> 2021-04-28 21:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216545 Annabel Bourgon https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216798 The central theme of the poem “Nineteen” is that fear can stand as a barrier between an individual and their goals. Bogin states, “She began to look at me, too... but when our eyes met mine would drop.” The action of looking away demonstrates that this individual is too afraid to maintain eye contact, which inhibits his ability to form a connection with the beautiful girl. ]]> 2021-04-28 21:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216798 Dom https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216817 Central Idea: The central idea is how love can develop between two people, but how fear can slow down the process.
    Evidence: "Once I hear her ask someone for a pencil.  I passed mine back without turning or speaking."
    Analysis: This reveals how the main character has developed feelings for a girl, but fear destroyed his confidence. He clearly liked the girl, but wasn't as confident. At the end of the poem, he finally gets over his fear and falls in love.

    ]]>     2021-04-28 21:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471216817     Caitlin Quill- https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217193 In the poem, Nineteen, the central theme is one about not taking action on gut feelings. This is demonstrated when the male in the story has a crush on a girl, and yet never seems to talk to her. Although their small interactions are cute, nothing comes out of it. This is a good example to show that we as a society should be more bold.]]> 2021-04-28 21:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217193 John Malta Magaña https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217257 The central idea of nineteen is that passing up an opportunity can haunt someone.  The author reminisce saying, “Lovely last chance first love” (line 20). Bogin stressed the fact that he did not look her in the eye and was shy. The author regrets that he did not act on his love and instead let the chance pass.]]> 2021-04-28 21:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217257 Charles https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217333 The central idea is regret. The main character fantasizes or describes a reality in which he told the girl his feelings and she felt the same way. But he never expressed his thoughts to her and it was all a “dream”. “But I said nothing and after a while, walked out into middle age.”]]> 2021-04-28 21:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217333 Tayten Jue https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217462 The central idea in the poem “Nineteen” is that a relationship based on love cannot succeed if one does not take action. 
    Evidence: “but I said nothing and after a while got up and walked out into middle age”
    The speaker did not have the courage to take action and build a relationship with the girl he was in love with. They had small moments together but in the end, the moments mean nothing. ]]>     2021-04-28 21:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217462     https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217734 The central idea of the poem “Nineteen” is to never let fear inhibit taking risks. The author says, “She began to look at me, too, hoping for a word, I suppose, but when our eyes met mine would drop” this constant problem of trying to talk to the girl but never being able to out of fear disallowed him from ever having the possibility and happiness of being with her. This poem ends with, “I said nothing and after a while got up and walked out” this rather sad ending to the poem is intentionally put in by the author. Bogin does this to show that when fear rules your life finding happiness is much harder.]]> 2021-04-28 21:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471217734 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471220542 One main idea of the poem, “Nineteen” is young love and it’s affect on those in the relationship.]]> 2021-04-28 21:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471220542 Kenji enakashita24 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471221060 The central idea in this Poe is that this man regrets not saying anything to the woman that he was “in love” with and that he severely wishes he could go back in time and say something instead of being silent.]]> 2021-04-28 21:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471221060 Jonathan https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471222567 The central idea in the poem, Nineteen, is that in life people get few life changing opportunities and whether or not they take it is a matter of courage or fear.  
    Evidence: "But I said nothing and after a while got up and walked out into middle age." 
    Analysis: This moment right here was an opportunity but he let it pass because of his fear. Maybe he was afraid of rejection or commitment, but whatever it was it stopped him from achieving his dream/goal. ]]>     2021-04-28 21:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471222567     Viv vlum24 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471222664 The central idea of the poem “Nineteen” is about hesitation and waiting too long. As much as taking too much action is a thing, so is waiting too long for something. Evidence of this is when Bogin writes, “I could have taken her by the hand and walked the whole 60 blocks
    to the piers right onto a steamer to France or somewhere,
    but I said nothing” which clearly shows that the speaker *could have* had something more with this girl he was so interested in, but alas, did nothing to make it true.
    ]]>     2021-04-28 21:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471222664     https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471223486 Central Idea: The central idea in the poem Nineteen is that fear limits individuals from pursuing what they are passionate about. Throughout the poem, a man feels love at first sight for a woman, but never has the courage to speak or engage with her. 
    Evidence: “She began to look at me, too, hoping for a word, I suppose, but when our eyes met mine would drop.”
    Analysis: Overall, as a result of the narrator and the woman’s inability to be courageous and speak to each other, they unable to 

    ]]>     2021-04-28 21:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471223486     Maryjane mshaskan24 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471224054 The central idea of the poem, “Nineteen”, is that fear of stepping out of the box can lead to missed opportunities.
    Evidence: “I could have taken her by the hand and walked the whole 60 blocks to the piers right onto a steamer to France or somewhere,
    but I said nothing and after a while got up and walked out into middle age.”
    Analysis: The author of this poem had the opportunity to get to know the girl that he loved when she sat down next to him in library. However, because he was afraid, he passed up the opportunity and never got to know her.
    ]]>     2021-04-28 21:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471224054     https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471225429 A central idea in the poem “Nineteen” is there will always be what if’s. In the final stanza of the poem, the narrator says, “I could have taken her by the hand and walked the whole 60 blocks to the piers ... but I said nothin and after a while got up and walked out into middle age.” The narrator is contemplating what he could be doing, how he could get to know this girl whom he loves, but instead, he is unable and will be forever stuck with the what if’s of that day. What if he had talked to her, what if he had run away with her, what if, what if, what if.]]> 2021-04-28 21:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471225429 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471225871 The central idea is that we regret not stepping out of our comfort zone later in life.]]> 2021-04-28 21:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471225871 Leila Magnuson https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471227778 The central idea in George Bogin’s “Nineteen” is that opportunites will be missed if one doesn’t have courage. 

    Bogin writes, “I could have taken her by the hand and walked the whole 60 blocks.... But I said nothing and after a while got up and walked out into middle age. 

    The narrator says he’d always loved this girl from the first time he saw her. However, he never talked to her so they barely interacted. When she came close to him— his big chance— he walked away instead of taking it. This exemplifies a flaw in human nature. We shy away from things we are scared of, and because of that miss out on opportunities. 

    ]]>     2021-04-28 21:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471227778     Megan Stecher mstecher24 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471228531 The central idea in the poem “Nineteen” is that fear of the consequences of our actions can stop us from taking chances. The writer of the poem recognizes his fear, saying “I could have...but I did nothing.” He was too terrified of what might happen if he had done so much as simply meet her eyes, and because of that, he lost his chance forever. If he taken the chance, the girl might have walked away anyway. But he never found out what would have happened because he was too scared.]]> 2021-04-28 21:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471228531 Jimmy jmckeon24 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471228963 The central idea of “Nineteen” is the nerves and anxiety one could get from talking to their crush. This central idea is portrayed throughout the story when the writer shows that he could have done something, but he decided against it. He even says he was in love with her in line 4 of the poem. In the end however, these moments lead up to nothing. ]]> 2021-04-28 21:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471228963 xavier ren xren24 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471231487 The central idea in the poem “Nineteen” is that love requires action. This is demonstrated by how the narrator simply sits and stares at a girl rather than making a move. He says “I always tried to arrive before she did so I could watch her coming through the doorway, each time loving her more. She began to look at me, too, hoping for a word, I suppose,
    but when our eyes met mine would drop.” From the start of the poem, it is evident that the man has feelings for the woman and as the poem progresses, the woman also develops feelings. Even when the man helps her, he does not say a word. Although he was in love with the woman, he never showed it by talking to her, leading to the eventual downfall of their potential relationship because one was simply too scared to take action. 
    ]]>     2021-04-28 21:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471231487     Isabella Gamarra igamarra24 https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471238481 The central idea of the poem, “Nineteen”, is that fear and silence restrict strong relationships from forming. The mans writes, “but when our eyes met mine would drop”. Additionally, he shares, “I passed mine [pencil] without turning or speaking”. The fact that the boy avoids eye contact and direct interactions with the girl explains why a genuine relationship never forms between the two students. This demonstrates that fear to express one’s true feelings ultimately ends the possibility of a relationship before it even starts. In the end, courage and openness are what truly bring people closer together. ]]> 2021-04-28 21:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471238481 Atticus Moustakas https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471243095 The central idea in the poem, “Nineteen”, is that timidness can cause one to miss opportunities. At the end of the poem, the author states, “I could have taken her by the hand and walked the whole 60 blocks... but I said nothing and after a while got up and walked out into middle age. Throughout the story, it was obvious that both parties were interested in one another. If one of them had the courage to approach and talk to the other person, then a loving relationship could have been formed. However, both of them were timid and scared, and a potential relationship was stopped from being formed.]]> 2021-04-28 21:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dcasanova4/h9jomxgqxu8ffefj/wish/1471243095