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Comment 2 of 2, added on January 17th, 2006 at 11:48 AM.
Crane has a way to deliver the theme in such a minimalistic and simplistic
way that even the most creatively-impaired person can undertsand it.
I believe Crane is saying that even through our most troublesome journeys
God is not there, but when we deny His power, he comes with revenge. In
other words, God is a selfish one, caring only for himself.
Joshua from Canada
Comment 1 of 2, added on May 30th, 2005 at 9:03 PM.
This poem is wonderfully simple and direct in its obvious portrayal of the
uselessness of God, who is supposed to answer human suffereing: war,
murder, oppression, brutality, etc., and yet He does not answer, he is not
just. However, when there is peace, love, kindness, charity,
life--suddenly He, our Allmighty, benevolent God, is to thank, to praise,
and to worship. It seems God does work in mysterious ways; as well as
illogical and unjust. Seems like a bit of a sham to me, and i think Stephen
Crane would agree.
Casey from United States
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Crane has a way to deliver the theme in such a minimalistic and simplistic
way that even the most creatively-impaired person can undertsand it.
I believe Crane is saying that even through our most troublesome journeys
God is not there, but when we deny His power, he comes with revenge. In
other words, God is a selfish one, caring only for himself.
Joshua from Canada