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The story is very interesting and really loved every bit of it. It captures the attention of the reader. At the same time it very heartbreaking and sad as the man reading the book and the character in the book are one and the same and as he is reaching the end of his book, his life is also reaching its end. It is also very unfortunate that the man had an intense infatuation with reading that he does not notice his killer approaching with knife in hand. It is important to pay attention to our surrounding even if we are concentrating on something.
Why the title continuity of parks? What parks and why continuity? What do you think he means with parks? A man reads a novel while enjoying the view of the park from his window. The story he is reading
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It seems like Calixta loves her husband Bobinôt because she is worried for his safety when he is out in the storm and she is relieved when he and and their son Bibi return unharmed. She was also very delighted when her husband gave her the shrimps he had bought for her. She seems to be making a real effort to maintain a happy family life. She gave her husband a smacking kiss on the cheek that resounded and also she embraced him so tight. Subsequently, at dinner, "when the three seated themselves at table they laughed much and so loud. - Why are both families happy at the end of the story?
Both families are happy at the end of the story because the storm renewed the relationships between the families by showing the love after the passion. Though the aftermath of the extra marital affair should have brought sadness, it indeed brought happiness. As the storm ends, Calixta and Alcee’s change in how they see things. They have a new appreciation for their families, especially their spouses. This is emphasized even more when they are shown coming into contact with their families once again. For instance, Calixta is not mad at both his husband and son due to their muddy clothes and she even embraces them which make them very happy with it. Calixta feels appreciation for her family again and is happier with her life—she no longer feels so

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