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| "A Fireside Dream" (1887) by Julian Alden Weir |
Dylan Thomas's poem "Do not go gentle into that good night" (click here to read the whole thing) argues that we should not go gentle into the “good night” of death. In other words, we shouldn't give up fighting or trying to get the most out of life.
But that does not necessarily mean we shouldn't seek "a gentle life." In this chapter, Nora does precisely that. What does she discover about it?
What are the benefits and dangers of a "gentle life"?
A gentle life has the danger of being too boring, which to go back to the fish bowl question, can lead to depression. It doesn't have to be boring though, as long as you do what you love and surround yourself with people you love.
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I completely agree with you Byron, a gentle life can be dangerous if it lacks some substance. I also believe a gentle life can benefit certain people who are looking for an easy going and simple way of living. As long as a person is content with living a gentle life and they embrace it, I can see them being happy.
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^^^^ Jolee McIntyre
DeleteShe realized that she wasn't exactly captivated by that life. She also realized that she's taking the place of another version of herself which isn't fair to the people (Dylan) in that life since she doesn't feel what the other version of herself felt for them. -Abigayle Shropshire
ReplyDeleteThe "gentle life" has a sense of wholesomeness to it. It's quiet and simple. In the gentle, life small things are a big deal and people pay closer attention to details in the little things. Though it seems sweet and innocent, it can be dangerous. If Nora were to chose this life for herself, she may find herself at the end of her life with enormous regret. Choosing the simple life means many years at peace, and then the tiny amount of your life near the end which is pure panic from wondering if you did "enough". -Elizabeth Jones
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