Ascension in the Moonlight Reflection

"Ascension in the Moonlight" encompasses the overall theme of unexpected adventures being the most rewarding. Upon arriving on the island, he described it as being lonely, until he met Angela and Paul Wilson. The unexpected company of these two people led Simon to the realization that he was "blessed beyond belief." On page 268, Simon's metaphor comparing the appearance of the sand and stars against the vastly contrasting background to "snow" and a "blizzard" allows the reader to visualize the scenery and vivid images that Simon sees. In addition, Simon's comedic description of Angela, comparing her to a "small, animated sofa." This description, although somewhat offensive, adds an air of comic relief and gives the reader an image to compare her to, no matter how funny. The comic descriptions are necessary to add a lightness to the writing and an honesty to the journal.