Details about the mother's health issues, the brother's job uncertainty, and the unreliable electricity convey a tone of precarity. The imagery is vivid and immersive, from the cemetery visit in the rain to the "bitter grass" of the brother's thoughts. Feel like, Their love comes across as well-worn and deeply-rooted.
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Thank you for such a complete commentary. You perfectly captured the "spirit" of the story. Regards