The sky spread over with one continuous cloud, whitened by the light of the moon, which, though her dim shape was seen, did not throw forth so strong a light as to chequer the earth with shadows. At once the clouds seemed to cleave asunder, and left her in the centre of a black-blue vault. She sailed along, followed by multitudes of stars, small, and bright, and sharp.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The moonlight initially diffused by clouds becomes intense and clear when the clouds part, revealing the stars around it.
- In plain terms
- The sky clears to show the moon and stars brightly.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature's beauty often reveals itself when obstacles move away.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the clearing sky represent to you?
Another view
It describes a specific visual moment without broader moral meaning.
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