What are the major themes in this piece? Are there any minor themes as well? Is there any kind of “subtext” in this essay? What kind of murmurs run below the surface?
John Muir’s theme throughout the essay and throughout many of his other essays convey more or less a meaning of one’s own existence and link to God. From a young age he was subjected forcibly to recite the Bible it appears evident throughout his writing. The essay does seem to be more or less a rambling journal entry from Muir. I felt his audience was towards himself, but nonetheless even towards himself, he brought up the point of our existence. Personally I didn’t quite enjoy this piece as much as others because it didn’t have something one would experience from an essay.
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