The gardener is the quintessential optimist: not only does he believe that the future will bear out the fruits of his efforts, he believes in the future.
The quote from Joyce Carol Oates' "A Widow's Story" reflects the innate optimism of gardeners, who invest time and care into their plants with faith in future growth. This faith signifies a broader belief in the potential for positive outcomes, encapsulating the gardener's hopeful perspective on life, much like the nurturing required for personal growth and healing after hardships.
By seeing gardening as a metaphor for life's efforts and expectations, Oates suggests that those who nurture, whether plants or relationships, embody a spirit of hope. The act of planting not only anticipates future fruits but also embraces the idea that perseverance leads to eventual satisfaction and renewal in life.
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