I See You Never
In Ray Bradbury's first New Yorker story, a man, Mr. Ramirez is being deported to Mexico, and he returns to his apartment to say goodbye to his landlord, Mrs. O'Brien. He came to the country legally, but he has overstayed his visa. Even though he has held a job and been a responsible member of society, the police are forcing him to return to Mexico.
As he comes to say goodbye to his landlady, he says "I see you never," and the others do not understand his words. The police smile at hsi diction and later Mrs. O’Brien ponders on his swords because she understands that they will never meet.
The title of this story and the behavior of the tenant, Mr. Ramirez, show that awkward language or incorrect diction can express profound thoughts.
Additionally, the story forces us to think about the many people with whom we interact with everyday, whom we may never see again due to a variety of circumstances.
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Phillips, C Coles (b,1880)- Woman Waving Goodbye at RR Station
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