Tobermory Explained

Everyone in the story is really shallow. The entire piece has a sort of irony, because they make a big deal out of something that's not that important (the cat knowing about their private affairs) and they make light out of something serious (the last line).  The last line means that if he was trying to teach "the poor beast" German irregular verbs (German is considered a harsh language, irregular verbs in any language are a pain in the ass) then he deserved the death that the elephant inflicted on him.

TPCASST analysis poetry thing

I chose Out, Out

Title means: When I think of the title with the content, I think of the boy wanting the pain to get out of his hand. People don't always think rationally when they're in a lot of pain. Or, it could be that he wants the pain to get out, or that the life is coming out of him.
Paraphrasing:
Connotation: Doctor--someone who could provide hope, fixing a situation where someone is sick/injured and helping them get better.
Attitude: The attitude of the author is very.. not there. he doesn't care, just like the rest of the other characters don't care. the author is not emotionally involved, e is simply an unconcerned spectator. And the attitude of the kid who cuts his hand off is almost the same. He just doesn't want his hand cut off, but he gives a "rueful laugh" when he first cuts it.
Shift: At first it's a peaceful setting with a violent buzzsaw. The kid just wants to stop working, but he doesn't see concerned about something happening before he gets to quit. Then, when he cuts his hand, it shocks the reader, especially when the other characters just go about their business after he dies.
Title Revisited: Unfortunately, I haven't been enlightened.
Theme: Life goes on when we die