1. How are the moths in the essay’s opening different from the moth at the campsite? What do the different moths represent?
Moths are just little bits of decomposed corpses on the floor while the moth at the campfire is a burning light. The moth on the in the campfire are dead but it represents the beauty of the moth and provided light for her. The moth on the floor is just trash they do not exist with any passion or purpose.
2. What lesson does the moth provide that Dillard takes back to her students?
That if you want to do something it will be tough but stick to your dreams. Overcome obstacles and cut through it.
3. How many references are there to fire in the essay? What’s the larger significance of fire in the essay?
There are at least four references to fire in the essay. Fire represents passion.
4. Address how each of the following quotes connect to Dillard’s overall point.
a. “I would rather be ashes than dust!
I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
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