Lamp at the Noon
The Lamp at the Noon - Sinclair Ross “ The Lamp at Noon" is a short story written by Sinclair Ross which depicts the struggle of a family to survive in the Canadian landscape. Survival is the main theme in this story. Canadian writer Margaret Atwood in her work,“ Survival ” describes the hostile nature of Canadian landscape. Ross in this story focuses on the issue a family has to face as they fight against their own beliefs as well as the harsh nature surrounding theme. This story takes place during "Dust Bowl ”. The winds were too severe and the farmers had to abandon their lands. This is the setting for the story. They face a great trouble in this dust region. Ellen, wife of Paul live in a bleak and dark atmosphere with a baby. Their life is in misery as it is revolving around dust, wind and drought. Ellen’s life is put in trouble after marriage. Her past was comfortable and happy. Her father owned a store in town. But at present she feels