After reading this story I considered many options of different themes that would be suitable, I came to conclusion that, even if things in life are bad, don't take it for-granted, would be the best fit. The theme was developed slowly throughout the story and became apparent at the end. In the beginning, Asenath was sorrow and looked down upon herself. She constantly allowed not only herself, but others to put her down because of her past and her looks. For instance two people talking about her whispered, "Look at that girl! I'd kill myself if I looked like that." Yet she actually thought the same way because at one point in the story she had, "wicked thoughts," in which she envisioned jumping off the bridge. Her life was extremely tough and was put in unfortunate situations, but I believe there was always something in which she could be happy about. Her father cared about her and she always had God to go to when she felt alone. There were even little things in her life that could make her happy. In the end of the story when Asenath was close to dying, she had finally come to realization that "Life- even her life- was sweet, now that it was slipping from her." Even if life is hard, I agree with this theme, I believe that life should never be taken for-granted for it is too big of a gift.
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