The Three Stages of the Magi
It is within the nature of humans to search for something greater than themselves. Man is continually on a journey of some form; whether it is for love, for fortune, or for a greater truth. Often when a person begins a journey they are forced to take a deep look at themselves, and are often permanently changed by what they find. T.S. Eliot's poem, "Journey of the Magi", describes their transition to spiritual enlightenment through three stages; the journey, the arrival, and the aftermath.
The first stanza of the poem begins with the journey of the Magi. It starts in the negative connotation, with words such as; "cold", "long", and "dead." (1, 3, 5) Working parallel with the spirituality of the Magi at this time, they too are "cold" and "dead." Like many in the journey of life, they often question the purpose of their journey, believing "That this was a folly". (20) They are not sure if the journey will be worth the price they are paying. They give......
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