1. T.S. Eliot's "The Wasteland" And Sept 11th
... and drank coffee, and talked for an hour." (Lines 9-11) His tone about those activities seems calm, and peaceful, and it can most likely be assumed that the conversation was enjoyable, why else would one talk to someone for an hour? Eliot reflects about more innocent and carefree days, "My cousin's, he took me out on a sled, and I was frightened. He said ... at ground zero is all fear, the building fearing collapse, and the people it supported fearing their lives, and the communication devices with fearing loved ones on the other end. Everything about the ruins invokes a feeling of fear...
- Word Count: 824
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School