Matanuska-Susitna Valley
Valley north of Anchorage, Alaska, known as the Mat-Su. Jim Wright writes his Memorial Day 2016 reflection there on a silent gray morning.
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| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day 2016 | Jim Wright | setting | Jim Wright writes on a cool, gray, silent Alaskan morning with mountains on the horizon; the gray suits his mood of remembrance as he… |
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Memorial Day 2016 — Jim Wright (2016)
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The world is silent here in the Matsu. The air is dead still. No dog gives warning.
- Role: setting
- In the article: Jim Wright writes on a cool, gray, silent Alaskan morning with mountains on the horizon; the gray suits his mood of remembrance as he prepares to leave.
- Why it matters: The essay’s mood is built on this place; it frames the reflection on the dead.