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1. This is a narrative about mass movement. In which direction is the narrator himself moving at
first? When and where does he come closest to ground zero before moving back with the crowd?
What role do the police play to move the narrative along?
2. When does the ashen guy first appear? How does the narrator create the impression in
paragraph 8 that he is getting closer to this mysterious man who is the focal point of his
narrative? In which paragraphs, before and after this close-up, does the narrator give a long
perspective to the scene by looking back toward ground zero?
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3. dialogue is one of the most dramatic or playlike elements of narrative, introducing multiple
points of view, thus enabling the narrator to show us what other characters are thinking instead of
just telling us about their thoughts. How many different speakers does Beller identify? What
does each contribute to this narrative?
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4. Dialogue also enables the narrator to convey new information to the reader. What crucial
details does the ashen guy give us through what he says?
5. What are the implications of Beller's use of the word "ashen" in the story of a national
nightmare?
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6. Why do you suppose Beller calls the person at the center of his narrative a "guy," rather than a
man or a gentleman or a citizen?

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laughter and happiness are an essential part of life. laughing releases the body's "feel good" chemicals. thus, it provides long or short term relief from stress and or anxiety. more or less, laughing strengthens social connections and provides an easy approach in social related situations.

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what happens in the body also affects the mind. the positive changes in physical health also have profound an impact on mental health. we have a lot to gain from laughing! medical effects of laughter have continued to validate the pain-relieving effect and benefits of laughter.

scientists tell us that laughter and humor actually, believe it or not, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones and increase muscle flexion. there are many benefits to happiness and laughter, and they so happen to increase the circulation of antibodies in the blood stream and make us resistant to infections.

as stated before, laughing releases your body's "feel good" chemicals, and on a related note, negative stress can cause your body to release chemicals that weaken your immune system which makes you more likely to contract a disease. luckily, laughter reduces negative stress and prevents those chemicals from being released.

all in all, you may want to consider laughing as much as you can!