Silas Marner by George Eliot
I’ve been existing for 18 years now and little by little I’m starting to discover life’s misery. Just like Silas Marner, I’ve been through many trials in life that once made me feel empty. I lost someone dear to me in a snap, and I felt betrayed by someone I trust. But later then, I thanked God for the purpose revealed.
Indeed we cannot take hold of the things we love forever. One day, Dunstan “Dunsey” Cass will come our way and steal something very important for our survival, something that sustains us and keeps us going. But at the darkest moment of our lives, God will give us our “Eppie”, someone who will make our lives even brighter than before. Then we’ll realize that we mourned and cried over blessings that are just in disguise. ^.^
Paradise lost by John Milton
Milton’s Paradise Lost tells us a biblical story about Adam and Eve and how they were tempted by satan. The story reveals the fact that men are possessive in nature. We wanted to own everything thinking that it will give us power. We always have the desire of being great and powerful, that is why whenever opportunity knocks, even if it means evil, we usually take the chance without thinking of the possible consequences.
One thing I love the most in the story is that when angel Michael told Adam about the potential redemption through Jesus Christ. It reminds me of the promise god has given us. It also gives hope to us sinners. We have the strength to fight against the daily trials of life because we know that Someone up there is willing to help us.
In the story it is also mentioned that there is “a paradise within thee, happier, far.” That maybe is the promised place--- the kingdom of our dear God in which He promised to be a perfect place with a perfect life, and genuine happiness.
I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud by William Wordsworth
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth reminds us of how beautiful our world is. The poem is pure appreciation of beauty and feeling of how nice it is to be living in a place like this.
In deeper meaning it says that life is beautiful. Figuratively, the things mentioned may refer to the bountiful blessings we do receive from god.
The first two lines which says “ I wandered lonely as a cloud, that floats on high over valleys and hills” implied that the world looks beautiful from above, and that the Creator up there surely smiles whenever He sees the magnificent works of His hands.
The Chambered Nautilus by Oliver Wendell
The poem chambered Nautilus speaks us of the truth that in order to grow and improve, one must get out of his old dumb shell and explore. The shore is wide and better life awaits us if we only take the risk of getting out and facing the world of difference.
Unlimited opportunity and vast number of chances roam around, but it will never get in your shell, it will only knock at your door and invite you to get out of your chamber.
The space outside is wide enough for us to build our mansion, far beautiful from our old home. All we need to do is to be strong and brave enough to take a step out and be ready to embrace changes. As what the fourth line from the last stanza says “ let each new temple nobler than the last.”
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