... his head is bent downwards and so is his dimmed soul. The quote "My lips, drawn in said not Alas!" tells us that his too mentally exhausted and lethargic to even sign, which refers to the word, "Alas". The use of the word "drawn in" again gives us this sense of insecurity that's coming from ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School