# The Aurora Borealis explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by George MacDonald.

## What happens

The speaker describes a transformative encounter with the aurora borealis, which sharpens their perception and lifts their soul beyond earthly confines into the heavens.

## Themes in this chapter

### Nature as Divine Revelation

The aurora borealis is depicted as a celestial phenomenon that elevates the soul, revealing a connection to the divine.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown

The speaker who experiences the aurora borealis and feels their soul ascend.

## Key lines

> My soul is all abroad: I cannot find it here!

My spirit has wandered far away; I no longer feel anchored to this earthly place.

_The speaker's soul is so transported by the aurora that it feels detached from the body._

## Links

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