William Armstrong Quotes

Despite incredible loss, and sadness, characters like Doc Gibbs, George, and the boy have found a way to make the best of their lives. In Sounder,by William H. Armstrong, characters suffered the loss of the dog and the father. Alongside the loss of many minor characters, the people from Our Town were faced with the deaths of Wally, Emily, Mrs. Gibbs, Simon, and Mrs. Soames. “Do human beings ever realize life while they live it,” pondered Emily. This quote from Our Town represents remorse of the dead, and how no one really appreciates life when they are alive. The characters in these stories learned to move on after the death of their loved ones, and cope with the lives they have. Unfortunately, Doc Gibbs lost his daughter in-law, and his wife. Through these losses, he had learned to keep going and to live life to the fullest. After the death of Emily, and Mrs. Gibbs, he lived on the farm with his son George, Rebecca, and the Webbs. They all helped George raise his children, which gave him time to make a living and provide for his family. “Some people ain’t made for the small town life,” uttered Dr. Gibbs. In this quote, Doc Gibbs is explaining how certain …show more content…
In Our Town, everyone in Grover’s Corner was devastated at the death of Emily, and all of the others. The characters in both stories all had a connection, they were all family. The boy from Sounder never gave up in his search for his father, and he never lost hope when his dog ran away. In the event of death, characters in Our Town prospered by being there for one another, and helping each other through the rough times. They went on to live their lives, as Mrs. Gibbs explained to Emily, “when you’ve been here longer you’ll see … and think only of what’s ahead, and be ready for what’s ahead.” Following the death of the characters, they learn to cherish life, and hold on to memories as they