When I read the short story Death of a Moth by Virginia Woolf, I was somewhat confused for a little while about what she was trying to describe. After reading it again I came to the conclusion that she was describing some of her own personal struggles with life itself. When Ms. Woolf goes in depth in the description of the fluttering moth in the window pane, I feel that she is trying to let out her emotions through this image. She is obviously struggling with her views and feelings about life so she is letting them out via the moth. When the moth eventually comes to it's end and dies, the author describes it in a way that death is "all powerful." I took this as the author giving in to death somewhat and not fully enjoying the life they were blessed with. I think this piece shows a lot about the character of the author, and simply by reading the story you can see the problems and questions the author has.
Charlie Gallagher
I think you make a great point about insight into the author's thoughts. But don't you think she saw a struggle - she wasn't just giving in? Just a thought. Great job. -teachy-teach
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