Key Themes In Joan Aiken's 'Searching For Summer'

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In the story “Searching for Summer,” by Joan Aiken, the importance of appreciating sunlight is a key theme in the story. When I read the story, I also noticed other themes. One theme was that--even if it is too late to bring back the past, it is not too late to protect and preserve what still exists--referring to protecting the cottage’s sunny location from Mr. Noakes’ plans for a resort. Another theme was that one good turn deserves another. At the beginning of the story, we learn that the world’s sky was covered with clouds years after bombs have been banned. The newlyweds, Tom and Lily, meet Mr. Noakes, who aspires to find a sun-filled spot to build an expensive resort. Later after meeting Mrs. Hatching and staying at her beautiful

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