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Definitions //**deus ex machina- "god out of the machine;**// a [|plot device] whereby a seemingly inextricable problem is suddenly and abruptly solved with the contrived and unexpected intervention of some new event, character, ability, or object."- Wikipedia.org Cicero- "was a [|Roman] [|philosopher], [|statesman] , [|lawyer] , [|political theorist] , and [|Roman constitutionalist] . He came from a wealthy [|municipal] family of the [|equestrian order] , and is widely considered one of Rome's greatest [|orators] and prose stylists" -Wikipedia.org

"We need three" (202) I found this quote and this part of the story when Lefty tells Milton they need three insurance policies interesting. It never occurred to me that this would be the manifestation of Lefty's fear. He is clearly very set in his ways, which is also a sign of him keeping the old world. Lefty so far has been assimilating, while Desdemona has been keeping the Greek tradition alive, and although this is not a Greek idea, it is interesting to note that this story still impacts his life so much. It is interesting that he would be so sure about having three policies, regardless of the amount of money they cost. Sometimes money is not a factor when it comes to safety, and Lefty, in this situation, is paranoid due to his history and past.

When Tessie says, "There was no where I could go that wasn't you" I practically cried (193). I love love stories, and she is realizing hers! I think that even though they are second cousins and their life together makes for many complications, I dont think it was a mistake at this point in the story. I think they were in love and that is all they really needed. She knows she loves him, but only after having watched this war video. He knows he loves her all along. They are meant to be together and have a wonderful life together, even if they are so closely related. Although it is legal, it is still an interesting match. Perhaps it was fate, perhaps it was chance, but either way, They love each other and that is all that matters.