Analysis Of Annie Dillard

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Annie Dillard experienced a once in a lifetime event. This event captured her awe. The definition of awe is “Feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.” Early in paragraph 2 Annie describes her awe in the change of color in the grass being platinum and her hands being silver. This shows that Annie is confused by the way the eclipse changes the look of everyday objects stating, “This color has never been seen.” Furthermore in paragraph 5 Annie states, “God save our life” showing Annie's awe of fear. Annie has never seen anything like this in her life, so she does not know what to think of this. This is why Annie asked God to save them. This shows her awe of fear of the eclipse. In conclusion, Annie's awe of seeing this once in