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in the book legend by Marie Lu As Day’s last request, he asks to see his brother John.
“For several seconds, John and I just stare at each other. I try to speak, but something lodges in my throat, and my words don’t come out. Things shouldn’t be like this for John. Maybe for me, but not him. I’m an outcast. A criminal, a fugitive. I've broken the law over and over again. But John’s done nothing wrong. He passed his Trial fair and square. He’s caring, responsible. Nothing like me” (Lu 285-286)
What do Day’s thoughts reveal about him?
Day is so sad he can’t speak. His whole family has been arrested, and Day feels powerless to do anything about it..
Day is struggling with guilt. He feels regret about how John has had to pay for Day’s choices in life.
Day is surprised. He thought the Republic would be fair to someone who was innocent.
Day feels a sense of injustice. He and John have been sentenced to execution.
“For several seconds, John and I just stare at each other. I try to speak, but something lodges in my throat, and my words don’t come out. Things shouldn’t be like this for John. Maybe for me, but not him. I’m an outcast. A criminal, a fugitive. I've broken the law over and over again. But John’s done nothing wrong. He passed his Trial fair and square. He’s caring, responsible. Nothing like me” (Lu 285-286)
What do Day’s thoughts reveal about him?
Day is so sad he can’t speak. His whole family has been arrested, and Day feels powerless to do anything about it..
Day is struggling with guilt. He feels regret about how John has had to pay for Day’s choices in life.
Day is surprised. He thought the Republic would be fair to someone who was innocent.
Day feels a sense of injustice. He and John have been sentenced to execution.
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GPT-4o mini
Day's thoughts primarily reveal his deep sense of guilt and responsibility for the situation that has befallen his brother John. He acknowledges the stark contrast between his own life as a criminal and John's life as an innocent, responsible individual who has done nothing wrong. This self-reflection demonstrates Day's awareness that his choices have negatively impacted John's life, leading to a profound sense of regret. The fact that he is unable to express his feelings verbally further highlights the weight of his emotions and the powerlessness he feels in light of his brother's suffering. While there may be elements of sadness, surprise, and injustice in his thoughts, the strongest revelation is his guilt over how his actions have directly affected someone he loves.