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    The document summarizes the narrative analysis of the adult concept of death as portrayed in the short story "City of Sand". It analyzes quotes from the story where characters view death as inevitable once their predetermined time, represented by a number, is reached. The characters believe you cannot change or argue with fate or logic when your number is up, and see this as an optimistic fact rather than something morbid. The document examines how the adults in the story conceptualize death as a natural part of life determined by one's allotted time rather than something to be feared.

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    The document summarizes the narrative analysis of the adult concept of death as portrayed in the short story "City of Sand". It analyzes quotes from the story where characters view death as inevitable once their predetermined time, represented by a number, is reached. The characters believe you cannot change or argue with fate or logic when your number is up, and see this as an optimistic fact rather than something morbid. The document examines how the adults in the story conceptualize death as a natural part of life determined by one's allotted time rather than something to be feared.

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    Narrative Analysis of "Blonde" by JC Oates

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    The document summarizes the narrative analysis of the adult concept of death as portrayed in the short story "City of Sand". It analyzes quotes from the story where characters view death as inevitable once their predetermined time, represented by a number, is reached. The characters believe you cannot change or argue with fate or logic when your number is up, and see this as an optimistic fact rather than something morbid. The document examines how the adults in the story conceptualize death as a natural part of life determined by one's allotted time rather than something to be feared.

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    Narrative Analysis

    By Genevieve M. Nangit
    February 27, 2024

    Narrative Analysis of “City of Sand”: The adult’s concept of death

    For adults the concept of death resembles that of number. As the number increases so is its
    nearness with the true life.

    Sentences
    “It’s as every philosopher from Plato to John Dewey has taught:You don’t go until your number’s
    up, and when your number’s up, you go.” Gladys snapped her fingers, smiling. To her, this was
    optimism.
    Which is why I’m a fatalist. You can’t quarrel with logic!
    And why I’m so good at emergencies, or was.
    It was normal life day-to-day I couldn’t play. (Page 35)

    When your number’s up, it’s up. Grandma Della seemed to think this was a cheerful fact. (Page
    45)

    Reference
    “Blonde” by Joyce Carol Oates. 2000. 4th Estate: London, UK

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