What does the phrase, "his eyes closing in spite of him" mean?

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pargraph 3

Asked by Zipporah B #651090 on 5/10/2017 1:30 PM

Last updated by A’Keria H #957813 on 12/3/2019 2:52 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/10/2017 1:44 PM

Paragraph three of which chapter?

Answered by A’Keria H #957813 on 12/3/2019 2:52 AM

What does the word respite mean as it is used in this sentence