Some of the best themes to write / think about when it comes to this book is education, poverty, social inequality, and violence, but on the less gloomy side there's also a lot of themes of perseverance, and hope. These should apply well to chapter 8, Good luck!
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Answer:
I try to speak but
My mind is deep in thought
They're calling me back to earth like I'm an astronaut
[someone who spaces out often]
or
I don't hate you
I just need some time alone
I'm sorry I can't stay
I'd rather be at home
[introverted]
Also known as The Story of the Aged Mother, this Japanese folktale tells the story of an unkind ruler who issues cruel orders, including one demand that all old folks are to be abandoned and left to die. ... The poor farmer loved his aged mother with tender reverence, and the order filled his heart with sorrow.