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 * I Build Walls**

In "I build walls" the narrator tells of how he builds walls to protect himself, but even if they keep him safe, they are walls he cannot climb. One interesting line in the poem was "Walls that stare or smile or look away." The line describes his metaphorical walls that shield his emotion. Another interesting line was "Walls meant to be fortresses, are prisons after all." This means his emotiona; protection comes at the cost of fun, love, and other things that require emotion to do or have.

I usually build walls like this. I only do so because i feel emotionally vulnerable when my dad, whom I love so much, is never home, and when he is he has to leave. Though sometimes they can protect you, the narrator thinks walls are not a good idea. We know this because he says "Walls meant to be fortresses, are prisons after all."

Dally has built walls by hardening himself. He hides his feelings from the world. One reason is because he hates his life. The walls came up in jail and only Johnny, "his little brother," could ever break them down.

My opinion about walls is they are a necessary part of life. Everyone uses walls. There are times we need to build walls. Most of the time during emotional times. So I do think walls are necessary.