Lighting a fire is an act of renewal, of beginning, and she doesn't want to begin, she wants to continue. No: she wants to go back.
In "Stone Mattress: Nine Tales" by Margaret Atwood, the theme of renewal and the desire to revisit the past are explored through the metaphor of lighting a fire. For the character, igniting a fire symbolizes starting anew, yet she finds herself hesitant to embrace change. Instead of wanting to embark on a new journey, she yearns to revisit previous experiences, highlighting a struggle with the inevitability of progress and the comfort...
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