... kinds fills the air, bells ring, and the air itself is sweet. This story is written in a similar way that resembles and also contrasts the short story poem written by Sharon Old, "Summer Solstice." This short poem evokes emotion and imagery and is written with many elements of a full story. A clear central plot of a man considering suicide, and emergence ... into the great joyous clanging of the bells" (Guin). This line in many ways describes the festive atmosphere that gives the reader a better understanding of who these people are. Sharon Old uses the known environment of New York and...

• Word Count: 870
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate