Ex. 1, p.

89
1. I wish it weren't freezing today.
2. I wish she were not abroad so I could talk to her.
3. I wish I were at the seaside instead of the office.
4. I wish I were better at math.
5. I wish I could travel to New Zealand, but I don't have enough money.
6. I wish the team had scored a goal.
7. I wish they hadn't lost the pictures.
8. I wish I had gone to my cousin's party.
9. I wish she had friends so she wouldn't feel lonely.
10. I wish I had a new bike.
11. I wish they had been quiet during the last meeting.
12. I wish the plane hadn't been late.
13. I wish they hadn't had a car accident because of the bad weather.

Ex. 2, p. 89
1. I wish the teacher wouldn't give us a quiz today.
2. I wish these tasks weren't so hard.
3. I wish she lived near the mountains.
4. I wish Jane had told us why she was upset yesterday.
5. I wish I were better at languages.
6. I wish he didn't have to buy a painting.
7. Sometimes I wish I could dream.
8. If only I could travel to Great Britain!

Ex. 2, p. 92
1. Rhett is "deserting" Scarlett because he has grown tired of their relationship and desires a change
in his life.
2. Rhett considers Scarlett the neglected, dramatic wife because he perceives her as overly
emotional and attention-seeking, focusing on her own needs and desires rather than considering his
perspective.
3. Rhett plans to come back often enough to see Scarlett to prevent gossip and maintain
appearances, indicating that he still cares about his reputation and societal expectations despite his
decision to leave.
4. Scarlett initially reacts with desperation, wanting to go with Rhett and begging him not to leave.
However, she restrains herself from outbursts of emotion, realizing that maintaining Rhett's respect
is crucial to her.
5. Being respected by Rhett is more important to Scarlett because she values his opinion and doesn't
want to risk his contempt, even if he doesn't love her.
6. At forty-five, Rhett reflects on the value of traditional values such as family, honor, and security,
realizing their importance as he grows older.
7. Rhett means that he didn't appreciate the slow charm and tranquility of traditional life when he
was living it, but now he longs for those qualities as he seeks a change in his life.
8. Rhett suggests that Scarlett is more attracted to superficial appearances ("glister") rather than true
value ("gold"), indicating her penchant for materialism and shallow pursuits.
9. Rhett is looking for remnants of the past, nostalgia, and a sense of tradition in old towns and
countries, seeking to reconnect with a time and place that he feels holds more meaning and depth
than the present.

Ex. 3, p. 92
1. Boundary 3. Utter 5. Stiffen
2. Shrugged 4. Contempt 6. Clannishness
Ex. 4, p. 92
Rhett's identity at the age of 45 is characterized by several elements:
1. Values the clannishness of families, honor, and security, roots that go deep: Rhett expresses a
newfound appreciation for the traditional values associated with family, honor, and deep roots.
Despite his earlier disdain for these values, he now sees their importance as he reflects on his life
and experiences.
2. The utter boredom of respectability: Rhett finds the idea of respectability and conformity to
societal norms boring and unappealing. He associates it with a lack of excitement and adventure,
preferring a life with more depth and meaning.
3. The calm dignity of life: Rhett desires a life characterized by calm dignity, suggesting a longing
for a sense of tranquility and stability that may have been missing in his previous lifestyle.
4. The genial grace of days that are gone: He longs for the grace and charm of bygone days,
suggesting a nostalgia for a simpler, more elegant era.
5. Tired of imitation nobility, bad manners, and cheap emotions: Rhett expresses a weariness
towards superficiality and pretense, preferring authenticity and sincerity over imitation nobility, bad
manners, and shallow emotions.

In contrast, Scarlett's identity is depicted as:

1. Attraction to glister rather than gold: Scarlett is portrayed as being more drawn to superficial
appearances and material wealth rather than deeper values or traditions.
2. Imitation nobility, bad manners, and cheap emotions: Unlike Rhett, Scarlett seems to embody
some of the qualities he disdains, including a penchant for imitation nobility, displaying bad
manners, and experiencing cheap emotions.

Comparing the two, Rhett's identity at 45 reflects a desire for authenticity, depth, and a return to
traditional values, while Scarlett's identity is characterized by superficiality, materialism, and a lack
of depth. Their differing values and priorities contribute to the tensions in their relationship
throughout the novel.