... through to him is by doing something violent and completely overthrowing his life. To bend means to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form. Referring back to the beginning of line three, "that I may rise and stand" suggests that the speaker is ... make him new. The sound that b makes is also a plosive sound and is made by using something in our mouth (or lips) to stop the flow of air, and then suddenly release the air, making for an explosive sound. The explosive sound...

• Word Count: 1898
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... two chairs to show any sign of occupancy. Cold. Dank. The strong stale stench of mold and urine claimed the air. The flickering of the light swept through the rotted, cracked floor, trailing away into the abyss. Dead, until the silence was broken by a sudden creak and a shrill loud enough to shatter glass. ... with dread. The sound of slapping and punching echoed in the room "fist meeting flesh, until with every hit the murderous rage slowly subsided into nothing more than fatigue. His father callously turned on his heel and walked away, leaving the young child huddled in a corner along w...

• Word Count: 1588
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School