A Worker's Admiration in The Old Astronomer to His Pupil, a Poem by Sarah Williams Essay

The Old Astronomer to His PupilThe Old Astronomer to His Pupil, by Sarah Williams, is a poem about a workers admiration on what they have accomplished, and showing it to someone they admire. The work is written to be a letter type format from a pupil to an old astronomer, but the narrator changes, then, by the astronomer to the pupil. The astronomer gives the advice that while the world may not react appreciatively to the new advancements they have made, And remember men will scorn it, tis original and true, And the obliquy of newness may fall bitterly on you. (Williams 7), it does not take away from the value and importance it has. I related to this moral very strongly, because this is something I believe very dearly too. While there are many in the world who reject change, and do not have an open mind when learning about certain topics, that is not a valid reason to give up on a dream or passion that one has. The world is constantly changes and developing, and learning is one of the most important pieces of our society. That is what the astronomer is telling the pupil in this work, that while everyone will experience hardships and rejection in life, the most important thing is to not bow down because of these occurrences, but to use them to grow and understand better. The quote, Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. (Williams 15), exhibits this perfectly. This is also one of my favorite quotes because I feel it symbolizes life in all aspects. Anyone who reads this quote would be able to relate it to some part of their life. Overall, this poem is one of my favorites, and one I relate to and admire a lot. ...

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