Shades

Shades” is a story about a man who lights the darkness of night through out the streets of Warsaw Poland. He is the town’s lamplighter. However, he is not very well known. Mysteriously, the lamplighter vanishes into the dark corners of the streets after he has quickly, yet affectively lit the street lamp. the author of the story decides he wants to go talk to, and get to know him. He went one particular night and he was not home. The next time the author stops by his house, much to his surprise, the authors finds out that the Lamplighter had died and he had been buried the day before.
reflection
This short story is very detailed and has a significant point. I believe the story is suggesting to us that we need to get to know our neighbors and try not to leave people out. The beginning of the story sets the stage and the mood; however, it is definitely not a heavenly mood. In fact, I think it is the exact opposite it reminds me of a very dark and cold place. I feel this is an example of what the lamplighter is feeling and maybe the rest of the community.