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October 05, 2005
Sounds cozy!
"I withdrew yet farther into my shell, and endeavored to keep a bright fire both within my house and within my breast."
I really liked this line of "Housewarming" by Thoreau because it reminds me so much of the feeling of winter. It sounds like he is starting to realize that winter is going to be a challenge because of how cold it gets and needs to keep the fire burning for warmth. I found the second part "within my breast" very true because he is expressing his need to keep a warm heart and remember the burning passion of why he is in the woods so he doesn't give up, despite the hardships winter brings. I think he is maybe becoming a little wary of what winter might bring, but he surprisingly stays positive through many of his actions and words. It seems like Thoreau finds the positive to everything, even the wasps invading his house!
Posted by AshleyHoltzer at October 5, 2005 08:29 PM