"Death of a Moth" was quite an interesting story. Reading the introduction about the author automatically made me have a feeling that this story was going to be depressing. I think the moth dying symbolizes the author's own death shortly after. The way the moth was described seems like the author's mind was slowly becoming at peace. This peace is probably the peace you feel before you die. Suicide seems like it is becoming more and more common. People are becoming more overwhelmed and they feel like they can not overcome their difficulties. Rest in peace Virginia Woolf.
Bradee Aiyer
Interesting thought to compare the moth to Woolf. Do you think she was a fighter? Do you think she considered herself as "fighting til the bitter end" like the moth. Emotionally, she may have felt this way, but many criticize her because she writes a piece about a creature who fights til the bitter end, and then doesn't really fight herself. Which camp are you in? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Good work. -teachy teach
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