How has the act of “deferring” his own dreams impacted Troy's life? Make connections between Hughes’ poem and Troy's life. >>In what ways do we see evidence that postponing his dreams has “festered” in Troy?Made him bitter or resentful? >>That it “weighs” on him (“sags like a heavy load”)? Makes him sad or depressed? >>That it “explodes”?Causes violence/destruction? (Consider harm done to others and to the individual)

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Boss: oh no! that’s the phone again! secretary: blank boss: . a. shall i take it? b. will you answer it? c. can you do me a favor? d. may i hang it up?

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