Omishto's life has become all about observing and watching the world, describing it in ways that bring meaning to the things that others often fail to see or appreciate. Omishto's descriptions of nature are beautiful and intrigue the reader by providing them with vivid images within their own minds. "It is beautiful here, this place I call mine, where clouds are born from water" (2). Nature plays such an important role in defining Omishto's identity, that she describes it in such a way that does not downplay its importance. The descriptions capture not only the beauty of nature, but they also reflect the underlying meaning that Omishto has come to attach to each aspect. This world is the place she can call her own, and she shares it with us in the way that she presents it to us. Through this, the reader develops more of an appreciation for their natural surroundings and is invited to recognize the power and significance of nature within their own lives.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Power of Nature
To Omishto, the most exciting and intriguing part of life comes from the natural world that surrounds her. Nature, with all of its power and beauty, serves as her main source of inspiration and comfort. In the course of reading, it was evident that Omishto does not seem to connect with any of the people in her life except for Ama. Nature offers her an outlet, an outlet to the complications she seems to experience within her family. Within her own mind, Omishto personifies her natural surroundings, maybe as a way of replacing the relationships she lacks with the actual people in her world. On the very first page, she tells us that "the earth was bleeding". On page 21, she describes "a cloud, heavy and thick, laying itself down on us, muting the sounds of the land."
Omishto's life has become all about observing and watching the world, describing it in ways that bring meaning to the things that others often fail to see or appreciate. Omishto's descriptions of nature are beautiful and intrigue the reader by providing them with vivid images within their own minds. "It is beautiful here, this place I call mine, where clouds are born from water" (2). Nature plays such an important role in defining Omishto's identity, that she describes it in such a way that does not downplay its importance. The descriptions capture not only the beauty of nature, but they also reflect the underlying meaning that Omishto has come to attach to each aspect. This world is the place she can call her own, and she shares it with us in the way that she presents it to us. Through this, the reader develops more of an appreciation for their natural surroundings and is invited to recognize the power and significance of nature within their own lives.
Omishto's life has become all about observing and watching the world, describing it in ways that bring meaning to the things that others often fail to see or appreciate. Omishto's descriptions of nature are beautiful and intrigue the reader by providing them with vivid images within their own minds. "It is beautiful here, this place I call mine, where clouds are born from water" (2). Nature plays such an important role in defining Omishto's identity, that she describes it in such a way that does not downplay its importance. The descriptions capture not only the beauty of nature, but they also reflect the underlying meaning that Omishto has come to attach to each aspect. This world is the place she can call her own, and she shares it with us in the way that she presents it to us. Through this, the reader develops more of an appreciation for their natural surroundings and is invited to recognize the power and significance of nature within their own lives.
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This is really well put Brittany! Her connection with nature is described as if these were people. It also reminds me how much I disregard many of natures beautiful elements whether they be storm clouds or a bright sunny day.
ReplyDeleteI love how you picked up on Omishto's ability to seek nature as an outlet. I think that nature is often depicted in literature as a safe-haven. With all of the hussle and bussle of the material world, I think that it is almost always relaxing to step into the natural world and relax.
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