Great wings

What do I make of it . . .

I really like the story. I’ve read it before, several times, when I was younger. Thought I’m not sure why, I’m sure I appreciate it more now than I did then. It’s such a well written story in regards so concrete sensory details that I’ve always been able to picture it so clearly and almost “watch” the story in my mind.

What meaning do I get out of it . . .

I’m not sure. I mean, everything that comes to mind seems cheesy, silly, and maybe a little stretched. For example I first thought, “You never know when the things in your life will change or leave.” then “Patience can lead to great victory.” But I don’t feel like that’s it. Perhaps, “There’s more to people than we can physically see, behaviorally observe, or even cognitively know.”

Scholes’ What does it say . . .

Well, the old man with great wings falls, endures, and leaves better off (it seems). The family used to struggle, but seem to live quite nicely. And the poor spider girl has it rough.

Scholes’ What does it mean . . .

I’m not sure what I could say here that would expand on what I said above. However, after writing about what it says, I feel I have a little more insight into what might hold clues to its meaning and matter for that matter: The story isn’t one-sided. The old man with great wings has a perspective, as does the family, the visitors, the spider girl, etc. And perhaps there is more to this, “Fall, endure, succeed” business.

Scholes’ What does it matter . . .

Well, until I get a better grasp on its meaning, it’s sketchy to try and determine what it matters. Of course, all writing can be beneficial in someway, though some may require more filtration and thought to get a message out of, it all offers something.

Even if I miss the “meaning,” I can still get something out of the story. And right now, matched up with the stress of finals, and the simple fact that I have spread myself too thinly this semester, the old man’s story of endurance with a “happy” ending is encouraging. Even the family endured and overcame, though you might call their “perseverance” petty.