For love was offered me and I shrank from its disillusionment;6 Sorrow knocked at my door, but I was afraid; Ambition called to
me, but I dreaded the chances. Yet all the while I hungered for meaning in my life. To put meaning in one's life may end in madness,13 But life without meaning is the torture Of restlessness and vague desire-- It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid. Which sentence BEST expresses George Gray's reflection upon his time on earth? A) George is very glad that he risked all he had for love. B) George believes that he led a fulfilling and happy life. C) George is filled with regret and sadness at his timidity. D) George believes he was wise to take advantage of every opportunity.
We see multiple times that George has pushed away most emotions, but still searches for meaning in his life, supposedly to no avail. This means that the answer is C) George is filled with regret and sadness at his timidity.
Terms in this set (10) In "Civil Disobedience," what does Thoreau think about right after he wonders if he could have been of service to his community? the significance of the wall between himself and others.
The oxidation process occurring in the liver rids the bloodstream of 32 percent of the alcohol present. TRUE or FALSE. The oxidation process occurring in the liver rids the bloodstream of 32 percent of the alcohol present. FALSE.
