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The Step Not Taken Analysis
Paul gained new knowledge about learned that he must help anyone in need as the world contains people who are in need of help. Offering help was important to Paul as people perceive it as the right thing. Paul began his journey in the elevator as the man broke down in front of him and ended when he decided to share his story by writing “The Step Not Taken” this would help people who went through similar experiences. The narrator thought it was best way to get the incident off his chest and gave people hope that are in need.

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