This text was not the easiest to read. It was hard to follow but this is what I got out of it... Virginia noticed something that people pass by everyday, a moth. Not only did she notice it, but she paid attention to it! I believe that one of the main points of this text is that we need to take a little time and notice the small things in life. Later in the text the moth slowly dies. The death of the moth represents how fast that things that are special to us can be taken away, not just life but anything. I believe this to be her "why", her main point. The introduction to this story states the fact that Virginia suffered from bouts of depression.
Virginia's feelings toward herself are portrayed in this story. Maybe she felt unnoticed or unwanted, just like a moth. All she wanted was for someone to pay a small bit of attention to her, as she did the moth. As a reader and writer this text makes me feel like I have the power to write about anything and everything. This story is so deep but at the same time it is about a small little moth.
Ashley Denton
Ashley, great comments. I love your idea about how fast the things that are special to us fade. You make such an interesting point. I didn't even think about that! Also, I agree, the story is some how so deep and simple all at the same time. Thanks for sharing! -teachy teach
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