Based on this excerpt the reader can conclude that the two girls are not friends. They seem to be in conflict with each other. Gretchen's body language, "hand on her hips", and her actions, "looking me up and down", show that Gretchen is sizing up her opponent. However, Gretchen also seems a little hesitant to engage the speaker because she does not say anything. The speaker also does not engage with Gretchen, instead letting Gretchen circle around her. There does not seem to be hatred between the girls, but they certainly are not warm and fuzzy.
All three poems relate to the symbolism of tattoos and how they relate to human emotions.
Explanation:
The three poems relate to each other by the use of the motif of a tattoo that is gotten by a girl.
Tattoos are still a rather taboo thing to be used in a family context so it brings these poems apart from the others in the genre.
"Inked Daughter" is description of the tattoo of a daughter from the point of view of a father who is accepting of her choice and understands the importance.
"Daughter of Invention," refers to another daughter who likes creating different styles and exploring the art of tattoo.
"Sign for My Father, Who Stressed the Bunt" is from the point of view of a daughter to the Father and this symbol is conveyed through a tattoo itself.
"Hands" is about different kind of tattoos on different hands.
This quote focuses on the idea that sometimes, no matter how hard people try, <em>they cannot achieve their goals or deepest desires.</em> They reach out further and further for one thing or someone and <em>never </em>get to it. Some never lose hope and "stretch out their arms farther", but that doesn't mean they'll get there. They have more optimism. These final words are just about Gatsby's struggle to achieve the American dream and his dream girl and the unfortunate events that follow his endeavors.
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