Jerz: Am Lit II (EL 267): Toomer, ''Blood-Burning Moon''
As I read "Blood-Burning Moon" by Jean Toomer all I could observe was the amazing imagery in the beginning of the story. The descriptions are set down in such detail that I thought I was actually in the town. I loved the use of trees in the describing of Louisa. Not to mention the way that I felt that I was Louisa when Tom was talking to her.
Here in this passage Tom is seducing Louisa:
Tom took her hand in his. Against the tough thickness of his own, hers felt soft and small. His huge body slipped down to the step beside her. The full moon sank upward into the deep purple of the cloud-bank.
As I read that passage it took my breath away. Once again the romantic side is taking over in my brain and I can't help but imagine how Louisa would have been feeling at this time.
Another section of vivid imagery is the last paragraph of the story. I had to read that section several times before it would finally sink in. What I don't understand is why a person would put people through that? How can she just stand by and watch as a mob leads her love away?
Tiffany
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