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Comment 8 of 8, added on January 8th, 2009 at 2:11 PM.
So many people overanalyze this poem, but the meaning of the cross and the
mountain is actually quite simple. The poem is indeed about Longfellow's
wife. The cross of snow in the mountain is "sun-defying," Longfellow says,
meaning it doesn't melt. Longfellow also mentions that he wears a similar
"cross" on his breast, where is heart is, symbolizing love. The cross
means that Longfellow's love is unchanging, despite losing her and despite
the way the world is changing.
Colin from United States
Comment 7 of 8, added on November 7th, 2008 at 5:29 PM.
i think this is very well written as well, yet i also think that most
people take what Longfellow is trying to say...the meaning in his writings
are so much deeper than most let themselves realize.and his vocabulary has
more meaning as well. His writing is inspirational to me in so many ways!
Tay
Comment 6 of 8, added on January 8th, 2008 at 10:26 AM.
Longfellow lost his wife in a terrible tragedy 18 years prior to writing
this poem. She died after her dress caught on fire as she was sealing
envelopes with locks of their children's hair in them with sealing wax and
a candle. This occurred in the library of Craigie House in Cambridge, MA.
Longfellow managed to extinguish the fire, but his wife, Fanny, died in
agony days later. He was badly burnt in the fire on his face and hands and
was never able to shave again, hence his flowing beard. He never recovered
from this horrible grief.
VR29 from United States
Comment 5 of 8, added on December 17th, 2007 at 8:43 AM.
i would like to thank the author for this he made me feel special
Amloy from Zimbabwe
Comment 4 of 8, added on December 13th, 2007 at 4:09 PM.
i didnt really understand this someone please enlighten me with a quick
summary of what longfellow is trying to say
bob from United States
Comment 3 of 8, added on October 24th, 2007 at 4:18 PM.
I would have to agree that this poem is well written, and seems to imply a
great meaning in it's verses. Given the fact though, that some may not
quite understand it's sentimental value to one who has lost a special
someone, I would have to argue that it is somewhat of a hard read for many
people. Some don't understand the way the it's meanings are implied...
All in all, I agree that it is worth reading over and over again, and I
believe this is a great work.
Bravo
DuskAngel from United States
Comment 2 of 8, added on November 21st, 2005 at 2:45 PM.
Poem mean lot to ur-shak, make ur-shak feel better. ur-shak like feel good
ur-shak from Zambia
Comment 1 of 8, added on September 25th, 2005 at 9:25 AM.
i think this is a very meaningful poem. it is easily understood. i like it
very much.
katrina from United States
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So many people overanalyze this poem, but the meaning of the cross and the
mountain is actually quite simple. The poem is indeed about Longfellow's
wife. The cross of snow in the mountain is "sun-defying," Longfellow says,
meaning it doesn't melt. Longfellow also mentions that he wears a similar
"cross" on his breast, where is heart is, symbolizing love. The cross
means that Longfellow's love is unchanging, despite losing her and despite
the way the world is changing.
Colin from United States