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1. Describe Michael in "Impulse."

Michael has a history of stealing, and he thinks he is a good person that has just been plagued by bad luck. The reality is that Michael has made many bad decisions that have led to his current state.

2. How is Michael an impulsive person in "Impulse"?

Michael is an impulsive person in that he steals an arbitrary item from a drug store and impulsively makes up a story for why he stole it. He often lies to his family and makes many impulsive decisions about their lives.

3. What happens to Lefty in "A Bottle of Milk for Mother"?

Lefty is caught robbing an older Polish man, and, being proud of his Polish identity, he tries to show how tough he is by taking the blame himself. However, this toughness lands him in prison.

4. Why does Lefty struggle between his identity and future?

Lefty struggles between his identity and future because he is a gang member, and this will obviously affect his future--a point that has been proven in this story since he is jailed for robbery and murder. Lefty struggles between his roots as a good Polish boy and his gang member identity because they somewhat contradict each other.

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