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Light and Shadow

Posted on December 15, 2020 by mdisalvo

Light and shadow caught my attention in ways the other elements have not. To add to the idea of the domestication of the elements, shadow has not only been domesticated by humans but also represented in ways other elements have … Continue reading →

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Heat and Cold

Posted on December 15, 2020 by mdisalvo

I thought it was very interesting how Macauley discusses how heat and cold have an influence on all of the elements, almost giving them a superior power. When looking at water, for example, it’s states of matter are entirely dependent … Continue reading →

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Clouds

Posted on December 15, 2020 by mdisalvo

In this interstice, Macauley discusses the idea of a type of clarity that only the clouds can provide. He says that “the earth…draws moist thoughts down by force into itself [and that] the same process takes place” in air. Almost … Continue reading →

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