Good Night, Mr. Tom

Good Night, Mr. Tom

Clasping a pencil impotently...” What does the word ‘impotently’ suggest about Willie’s ability to write his postcard?

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In context, Willie is too weak to hold the pencil properly.

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Good Night, Mr. Tom

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