How would you describe squeaky at the start of the story in "raymond's run"

"to tell it right, it was through you i found my life and breathed again, and then through you my eyesight failed." this quote is from oedipus the king, explain why it's significant, paying special attention to word choice, figurative language, and the larger themes it reflects.

In what way do you think it would be difficult to live next to the united states

How does a wilted rose represent/symbolizes dark romanticism