The Death of the Moth (Virginia Woolf)

The Death of the Moth, as narrated by Virginia Woolf, is a potion of the bittersweet reality of the world. Basically, it just tells of how a moth died while struggling to get outside of the window and experience the wonders that the world can offer. For a first – time reader, he may find this as just another piece of article that was written for the sole purpose of doing something. But for a more open – minded reader, what Virginia Woolf did was a portrayal of our weaknesses as humans. What she achieved through this piece was symbolism. For me, the moth in the story could probably symbolize us – how we struggle with everyday obstacles just to experience the light and the beautiful things in the world, but still at the end of it all, we die. I’m not saying that we probably should just stay inside of our shell and let the world go on because any time soon, we’ll also leave this sanctuary. So, why bother? On the contrary, I find the story inspiring. Maybe if you happen to read this, too, you would feel the same.