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Read the stanza below from the poem “tattoo” by gregg shapiro and answer the question that follows. if i could trade places with

In the stanza the speaker is trying to protect someone. He talks about using gauze and velvet to "absorb the shocks and treat his wounds". He also talks about giving back the person his life. It is clear in this passage the speaker does not wish any evil on anyone so "destruction" is not correct. Also, separation does not fit. While it does seem as though the speaker has love for the person, the gauze does not represent it.

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Lamar Hirthe

Feb 20, 2025

a. safetyIn the stanza the speaker is trying to protect someone. He talks about using gauze and velvet to "absorb the shocks and treat his wounds". He also talks about giving back the person his life. It is clear in this passage the speaker does not wish any evil on anyone so "destruction" is not correct. Also, separation does not fit. While it does seem as though the speaker has love for the person, the gauze does not represent it.... Show More
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Lamar Hirthe

Feb 20, 2025

hello there.gregg shapiro is one of the leading literary figures in chicago’s 𝒈𝒶𝓎 and lesbian communities and an influential critic of the literary and musical arts. correct answer: d) shapiro usually paints vivid word pictures that trigger the imagination by appealing to the five senses, it is part of his style. hope this mark as brainliest, .... Show More

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