The Striding Place
The main character in this story is Weigall. He was determined to find his friend, Wyatt Gifford, whom he has known since they were children. They were very close. One day his friend disappeared. They don't have reason to believe he was murdered or that he committed suicide. He just disappeared one day.
Weigall recalled some events and conversations he had in the past with Wyatt. They discussed the body and soul and their views. Then, he came back to reality and began searching for his friend.
He heard something in the Strid. It is a place where people have died. He decided to approach it to see what it was he heard. He saw an arm reaching out like it was struggling to come out of the place. He grabbed a branch and tried to help. Suddenly, he started thinking of everything he did in the past. Then, something happened. Now, you'll have to read the story to find out what happened with Weigall. Did he survive? Did he find his friend, Wyatt?
This was an interesting story, and anyone who is interested in Gothic Literature will enjoy reading it.
The Outsider
This story is told in first person. The narrator is telling about his experience. He starts out by saying that people are unhappy when they think about their childhood memories and are fearful or sad. He talks about his life throughout the story. He mentioned how he would lie for hours "under the dark mute trees" and dream about the things he was reading.
He talked about going through darkness. Then, he suddenly saw some light. He had not seen that kind of light before. He was amazed at how bright things looked. After that, he started seeing darkness again. He continued onward in search of the light he had previously seen. He wanted to reach his goal. Finally, after two hours, he thought he reached his goal. It was a castle. What he saw were "windows-gorgeously ablaze with light and sending forth sound of the gayest revelry." He picked inside and saw a couple chatting to each other.
Now, you'll have to read the story to find out what happens. What does the darkness and light mean to the author?
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