![]() ![]() The captain has just attempted to tell someone that they have arrived from Earth, but the reply was far from expected and much too cavalier. In this story, the second expedition from Earth has landed on Mars, but unbeknownst to them, they have entered a Martian mental asylum, where the authorities are used to hearing nonsensical stories. He looked like a child staring at an empty Christmas tree. '“Well," said the captain, reluctant to go. A Child Staring at an Empty Christmas Tree This simile, "like a dark wine poured to the ceiling," is especially apt since the conversation has intoxicated her husband with visions of killing these intruders, leading to his foolish and reckless murder of Nathaniel York and his human companion. ![]() “Slowly, slowly the night came in to fill the room, swallowing the pillars and both of them, like a dark wine poured to the ceiling." ("Ylla")įollowing a dispute between Yll and Ylla, a Martian husband and wife, over Ylla's dreams of the arrival of humans, night falls and fills the room. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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