1. I believe the theme in "Ascension in the Moonlight" to be spontaneity. Throughout the essay we are shown a vivid image of what this means. In the first couple of pages we have the surprise of taking the author to a special beach in addition to the luxurious snacks they bring along. Later in the essay we see the surprise that is attributed to seeing the turtles coming onto the beach.
2. The descriptive language used within this essay is what struck me mainly because on the detail included. The author goes into great detail to create a scene which we all can imagine. "As it rose... and with a clear sky full of a blizzard of stars. (p. 268)" is a whole paragraph devoted to creating a setting for our minds. Later on page 269 the author describes a turtle as a "lady" which adds to the elegance at which these large figures were moving.
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