Blog post #2

 Milton, Soto, Kolvenbach Analysis

In the poem When I Consider How My Light is Spent by John Milton, after doing my own research on Milton I found that he was going blind in the mid-1650s. I used this crucial piece of information to better understand the text. It is clear that he is having a vulnerable conversation with God. He seems lost in this big world and is asking for guidance. He compares his frustration to something dark. He states, “Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,” it almost sounds like he’s counting the days before he dies. But quickly he comes to the realization that no matter what, he will never be enough for God with or without his sight, but because of God’s unconditional love he can still use him as a vessel. He can finally grasp on the hope that is his light in knowing that he was born with a purpose despite his unfortunate circumstance and that is a lesson everyone can learn from. 

In the poem A Red Palm by Gary Soto, he writes about a husband and father who provides for his family. He works tirelessly to keep the lights “That costs money,” on. Even though he doesn’t complain, this was not the life he dreamed of. In the text, it states, “You were a fool in school, now look at you,” and I believe that this was his disappointed subconscious talking to him. Shortly after, his oldest son is running towards him. I also believe that his oldest son is hope personified. He asks him a multiplication question and his son answers correctly which was confirmation that his son has a chance to live a more comfortable life than his father. He feels instant peace and becomes hopeful for the future. 

In the text, The Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice in American Jesuit Higher Education by Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., speaks about reform in the Jesuit education that can better help develop the faculty, students, administrators, and benefactors to be faithful and just. Nothing is perfect in this world and this text emphasizes that. Kolvenbach is able to recognize that and now wants everyone to collectively work together in hopes of a better outcome.

All three pieces of writing show that hope is what we need in the midst of any storm.


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