Milton, Soto, and Kolvenbach

 Milton, Soto, and Kolvenbach's writings all seem to be about life and its different forms. How our lives are affected by how we live them. 


Milton's poem is about a man contemplating how his life is spent. The light meaning to represent life and darkness representing darkness. His personification of God meant to represent morals and doing the right thing.

Soto's poem personifies the plants themselves. "You raise a hoe, swing, and the first weeds

Fall with a sigh." The plants being reaped representing death. I believe he does this to easily explain to the reader the importance of living life. Life is short and can be "harvested" any time so it is important we do something that will outlive us, such as helping others. 

Kolvenbach is specifically about the Jesuit lifestyle. The care for others and devoting yourself to others and caring for the whole person. "Acura personalis." The importance and benefits of thinking and doing for others. It's mainly about the history of these ideas and how people implemented them into their lives. 

In my own opinion, care for others and then self is a good way to live. This care for person and body helps keep humanity wholly happy and healthy. A life without at least some of these ideals would be one of chaos and cruelty, which is why they are so important to us here at Loyola and out in the working world. We see this care in doctors and nurses and even our own parents. 

Life often has a deeper meaning in caring for others. It's what makes life worthwhile. 

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