1. "Farewell to House of Dreams" by L.M. Montgomery:
- The short story follows Sara Stanley as she revisits her childhood home, The House of Dreams.
- She experiences a profound sense of loss as she reflects on the passing of time and the changes that have occurred.
- The story's title itself captures this theme of bidding farewell to a cherished place.
2. "No Word for Goodbye" by Mary TallMountain:
- The poem speaks about the Lakota language lacking a word for goodbye.
- It highlights how the Lakota culture perceives life as a continuous journey, and "goodbyes" are not definitive endings but rather temporary departures.
- The poem reflects a different cultural perspective on the theme of saying goodbye.
The shared theme in both works emphasizes the emotional and reflective aspects of experiencing loss, whether it's a physical place like The House of Dreams or the cultural concept of temporary separations in the Lakota language.