The letters always change. They are never the same as someone else’s.
In the first stanza the ideal courtship is presented with extravagant references of care and devotion. The second stanza shows that they don't have enough time as death is inevitable but imminent. In the final stanza, they fight against the progression of time and seek pleasure at the same time.
"The group of friends must finish painting the stars while Terry waits downstairs with her mother" is the one among the following choices given in the question that <span>best describes how the pacing of events heightens tension. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B".</span>
