To me this
story is about jealousy and that particular brand of mean that only grade-schoolers
can dish out. Margot originated from a land of sun and moved to a place where
she would no longer be able to enjoy it. This pain of having something so vital
ripped away from you is much worse than not being able to experience the sun in
the first place. Honestly Margots actions are completely justifiable for
someone her age. However her refusing to do things that are devoid of the sun
give the other children an in. They aren’t hateful children just frustrated
that they have not experienced the sun so they transform that jealousy into a
force of hate directed towards Margot. They are so frustrated that Margot had
seen the sun and they hadn’t that they immediately try to tear her down.
I think their locking of Margot in the closet was a symbol of
their perception of the sun. The ending to this story was lacking because it
left a lot to interpretation. Once Margot emerged from the closet after the sun
had gone away the story just stops. There’s no chance for redemption or closure
to be found. It’s frustrating because we know what happened to Margot but the
most important part was how it affects her and the author stops before
explaining this.
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