The materialism pervading modern society preaches that we must get the new update, learn what’s “in” and trending, and move to bigger and better things. In her short story “A Soul That Was Not at Home,” L.M. Montgomery shows that, even though learning new things may be good, loyalty to one’s friends and home brings more peace to our souls.
Miss Trevor walks along the beach one evening as the sun sets and happens upon a little boy sitting on the rocks. He stares at the setting sun, yet his gaze is beyond it. Suddenly, a smile shines from his face that seems to fill his body.
