Pilgrim at Tinker Creek: Chapter Two

10-15 Things that I learned from "Pilgrim at Tinder Creek" by Annie Dillard:

This chapter was longer than the last chapter. Chapter Two seemed easier to read. So far by reading this book, it got me thinking some really deep thoughts.

Chapter Two: Seeing

1. This chapter takes place in January.

2. Dillard refers to a lot of artists and other people for inspiration.

3. On page 16, "a free gift from the universe"....I wonder if she is referring to herself as the universe through symbolism.

4. People in the world focuses on the complexities in life, rather than to enjoy the simplicities in life.

5. On page 18, "dancer who for my eyes only flings away her seven veils" is an allusion to the biblical dance in the Old testament.

6. I learned what an extended metaphor is.

7. There was some imagery in Chapter Two, as well as dark imagery.

8. People who collect certain objects would see more value in the objects they collect than people who do not.

9. In order to see space, you first need to understand light and darkness.

10. There was duality in this chapter, and it was vision vs. sight.