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What was your immediate reaction after reading the last sentence? What about your reaction while reading the essay?
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How old was Bill Cosby when he wrote this? How did he feel about being that age?
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What interesting realizations did he have about getting old and dying? Trace the changes in the ideas he had about being old and dying as he grew up.
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What are some of the humorous parts of the essay? Why do you find these funny?
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Beneath the humor, what do you think Cosby must be feeling deep down about getting old and dying?
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Read the title of the essay. What is Cosby alluding to? Do you think it is appropriate to the essay?
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Explain what Cosby meant in his last sentence, "Immortality is a long shot, I admit; but somebody has to be the first." Is this an effective conclusion for the essay? Why do you think so?
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What is the tone of the essay? How does the last line contribute to the title of the essay?
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