True love is hard to find, but in his short story “The Mountain and the Sea,” Eugene Field demonstrates that, when true love is found, it should be held forever. Moreover, one must remain loyal in love, if one is to remain true, just as the mountain never lost his love for the sea.
Earth, Water, and Air
The mountain, sea, and air live together in their own undisturbed time. The mountain stands steadfast upon the earth, the sea lay at the mountain’s feet, and the air sings around the mountain with beautiful songs. Though the sea and air are both in love with the mountain, the mountain falls in love with the sea and rejects the air’s love.After seeing that the sea is preferred by the mountain, the air grows angry and makes a promise, saying: “The mountain shall not wed the sea. ... Enjoy your triumph while you may, O slumberous sister; I will steal you from your haughty lover!” With this promise in mind, the air makes a plan to win the mountain’s heart from the sea.
