1. Lines 100-102: What does the author intend to convey with the phrase "only the

blank scar tissue of a quieter future" in lines 101-102? How does this relate to what

the reader already knows about the mother?

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Answer:

With the phrase "only the blank scar tissue of a quieter future", the author wishes to convey that although the narrator's mother had a troubled past, her future would be built for tranquility.

Explanation:

"The leap", introduces us to a narrator who is also the main character, who has to take care of his mother, who is now blinded by cataracts.

The narrator's mother has had terrible experiences that almost took her life, but she struggled, she was smart, brave and today, despite her vision problem, she is a great survivor. She had a very troubled and difficult life, however, although the future is a surprise, the narrator believes that surprises will bring more tranquility and calm to his mother's life.