Nature and the Sublime

Where it surfaces

• Epigraph

  The epigraph references the orix beast and the dog star, linking natural phenomena to a sense of awe and ritual.

• I

  The narrator's deep connection to the Kentish landscape, the barrow on Chizzel Hill, and the telescope given by her grandfather highlight a reverent engagement with nature.

• II

  The narrator's detailed descriptions of the garden, stream, and creatures evoke a profound, almost mystical connection with the natural world.

• III

  The narrator finds wonder in small natural objects (a nut, a shell, a drop of rainwater) and confronts mortality through the dead mole.

• VI

  The storm, the moonrise, and the vision of pear-shaped raindrops evoke a powerful, awe-inspiring natural scene that comforts the narrator.

• XIII

  The moonlit woods, stars (especially Sirius and the Pleiades), and the nightbird's cry create a sublime, almost mystical atmosphere.

• XXI

  The narrator's walk through the woods and her time in the garden at Wanderslore evoke a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world.

• XXVI

  The garden setting, the changing weather, and Mr. Anon's vision of a hidden paradise evoke the sublime in nature.

• XXVIII

  The narrator finds peace in nature, describing the woods, rain, and hailstorm with awe, contrasting with her unease in human company.

• Lyme Regis

  The chapter emphasizes the awe-inspiring natural landscape of Lyme Regis, highlighting the sublime beauty of the sea and cliffs.

• XXXVI

  The overgrown garden, the nightjar's call, and the glowworm create a sublime, almost mystical atmosphere that mirrors the characters' emotional states.

• LIV

  The natural world is both a source of beauty and terror, from the serene pool and moonlit garden to the poisonous nightshade and frenzied nightjars, reflecting the narrator's inner turmoil.