# Written on a Stormy Night explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by George MacDonald.

## What happens

The speaker describes a tumultuous stormy night, feeling merged with the wild elements. They resolve to bow to the storm and grow into patient strength, finding inner peace and rising above the chaos.

## Themes in this chapter

### Suffering and Purification

The storm represents a trial that purifies the speaker, leading to a mighty patience and inner peace.

### Spiritual Struggle and Doubt

The speaker wrestles with the chaotic storm before finding a calm, transcendent resolve.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown

The speaker who confronts the storm and finds inner peace.

## Key lines

> O wild and dark! a night hath found me now Wherein I mingle with that element Sent madly loose through the wide staring rent In yon tormented branches!

Oh wild and dark night, I am now caught up in the storm, as if I am part of the wind rushing through the torn branches.

_The speaker describes merging with the storm's fury._

> But I have found a mighty peace within, And I have risen into a home of mirth!

Yet I have discovered a deep inner calm, and I have ascended to a joyful place.

_The speaker finds inner peace and joy despite the external turmoil._

## Links

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