生命总是用来叹息的。如果没有这么细碎的言语和情节,到不到灯塔去都无所谓,毕竟,它就仅仅是一个有着黄色眼镜的灰色人。可是,它在瞭望,在黑夜中指明方向,如同拉姆齐夫人人性的光辉在闪耀,让人憧憬和向往。热爱生命,尊重生命来得不但不易,在时光的流逝中我们更得抓紧去学习。文中有一段:拉姆齐夫人经常觉得,一个人为了使自己从孤独寂寞之中解脱出来,总是要勉强抓住某种琐碎的事物,某种声音,某种景象。 我猜想,人们做的目的,无非就是寻找存活下去的意义,在细缝中看见天地,为了活着,却不辜负活着本身。
普尤讲述了灯塔的历史,讲述了那些落水的船员怎样靠讲故事活了下来,讲述了灯塔的建造者达克家族的故事。那些故事像一座更高更亮的灯塔,温暖着银儿的心。 “你想象一下,”普尤说,“一边有狂风暴雨冲击你,另一边有礁石在威胁你,而能救你的就是那么一盏灯。” 终于银儿学会了讲自己的故事,这些故事是关于爱。作为女主人公身份的银儿与作为女作家身份的温特森,爱与爱的失落是她们最为关心的主题,这一切均与她们的孤儿身份和爱的缺失有关。当拉斯角的灯塔进行自动化改造后,普尤与银儿以讲故事构筑的脆弱的童话世界被震碎,随着普尤牵着狗狗悄然失踪,银儿开始了独立成长与寻找普尤的孤独旅程。
银儿的故事穿插了《圣经》故事、中世纪浪漫传奇与历史人物故事,作品的叙述体现出多维性,小说也同样呈现出多维的主题,爱,只是一个显在的主题,在爱的主题背后,灯塔的意向,“茫茫黑夜的一个已知点”,灯塔象征了一种高贵的精神、品质和人性之美,也象征了人类的孤独,普尤的孤独、达克的孤独,也是银儿的孤独。灯塔是矛盾的,它坚固,但也脆弱,银儿走向灯塔的过程,是精神的一个旅程,最后她在灯塔看到了失踪的普尤和一只小船,看着他们消失在茫茫海上。银儿明白她的爱并没有失去,正如达克揣着海马化石走入海浪,普尤和船驶向海洋,世间万物没有消失,而是以一种新的形式呈现并存在于永恒的时间之中。
“准备去哪儿?”
“慢慢走,去一个叫乌斯怀亚的地方。”
“冷冷的,去干吗?”
“听说那边是世界尽头,有个灯塔,失恋的人都喜欢去,说把不开心的东西留下。” ——《春光乍泄》
年复一年,乌斯怀亚灯塔依然拥着“世界尽头”这个美名,传奇般地留存在世人脑海里。 尽管乌斯怀亚灯塔并非生得非比寻常,但它那简简单单、正红正白相互偎依的通俗形象却一直标签似地频频出没于无数的明信片或者风光照片中。
阿根廷一直向南,南的尽头就是这个叫做乌斯怀亚的小城———火地岛的首府,也是通往南极洲最主要的门户。这里曾经是重刑犯的流放地,却因为囚徒们的伐林修路而成了一个美丽的城市,如今,已经纯净到让人窒息。小小的城市沿比格尔海峡修建而成,海峡的出口通向南极,正对苍茫海天,背倚雪山冰河,几乎可以与世隔绝。扬帆出海乘风破浪,或者踏上绵延十几公里的海洋冰川冰舌,抑或从雪峰上踏着滑板飞驰而下……沿着海峡,迎着海风在太平洋和大西洋的分界线上穿行,就能找寻到那座传奇的灯塔。
cape hatteras light, u.s.——This Lighthouse was raised in 1870, in order to replace the former one which was criticized by sailors as being too little. Because Cape Hatteras measures no less than 60.50 meters, it is ranked as the tallest lighthouse in America and one of the tallest in the world. It is also renowned for being often hit by hurricanes. Today, this symbol of California is in danger of falling into Ocean because of beach erosion. There were many debates on whether to move it or not, but no decision has been taken yet.
Cape Neddick (Nubble) Light——This lighthouse stands on a small rocky island, called ‘Nubble’ and it was built in 1879. It is 12.5 meters tall, but the light reaches 88 meters from sea level with the added height of the island. Cape Neddick Light was first painted red. The color was changed in white since the beginning of the 20th century, but the light of the tower remained red. One of the peculiar stories surrounding this lighthouse speaks about a keeper’s pet, a cat called ‘Mister T’. This very fat cat (13 kg) used to swim to the mainland several times a day.
Chania Lighthouse——This is a very old lighthouse in Chania, Crete. It is supposed to have been built in 1570, by the venetians. However, the unique cylinder shape was given to it by the Egyptians, who occupied the island for a few decades in the 19th century. The lighthouse doesn’t function anymore but it remains an important historical construction and very appreciated tourist attraction. The entrance inside the building is forbidden.
Fanad Head Lighthouse——Fanad Head is located on the Fanad peninsula, on the west Coast of Ireland. It was built in 1818, after a ship smashed on the rocky shores, 10 years before. Apparently, the only survivor of this tragedy was the captain’s parrot. Right next to this lighthouse there is a heliport . The beauty of Fanad Head Lighthouse and of the landscapes surrounding it made it reach top 10 on most of the tops on this subject.
Torre De Hercules, Spain——This is a very special lighthouse in Galicia, Spain. It is a very important historical heritage for all humankind because it is dated since the 2nd century, and it was built by the Romans. The 55 meters tall tower is the oldest roman lighthouse in function. The original name of the lighthouse was ‘Farum Brigantium’ but this name was changed in the 20th century. The tower is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse——The pigeon Point Lighthouse is placed in California and it was built in 1871. This 35 meters structure is ranked among the tallest lighthouses in The USA. Visitors may be sheltered in the in the restored keeper’s house but entering inside the tower is forbidden since 2001, when a part of the brickwork collapsed. This white lighthouse is still in function today.
Norah Head Lighthouse, Australia——This lighthouse is situated in New South Wales, in Australia. This construction is 27 meters tall and it was raised in 1903. It is the last lighthouse to be built in the area and it is placed in very picturesque location, being also used for weddings. The former keeper’s houses are restored and they may be rented. The light flashes every 15 seconds and it is visible from 50 km. away.
Hirtshals Lighthouse——This is a lighthouse placed in Denmark which was built by the architect N.S. Nebelong , which also built other lighthouses in the same style. It features 144 steps and a height of 57 meters. The flash lights every 30 seconds and it is of a classical beauty. The lighthouse is open for public visits. The amazing views from the platform, completed by the sensation given by the blowing wind, are the reasons for making the effort of climbing on the platform.
The Kõpu Lighthouse——This is one of the third oldest lighthouses still operational to this day. It is placed on the top of the highest hill on an island near to the Kõpu Peninsula. This 37 tall tower was built in 1531 and it is one of the area’s favorite touristic locations. Visits inside the lighthouse are allowed and the view from the top of the tower is very beautiful. The unique appearance of the square tower surrounded by esthetically appealing reinforcements makes this lighthouse one of the most beautiful in the world.
Enoshima Lighthouse, Japan——In 2003 the Enoshima lighthouse in Japan was renovated, the stunning results of which you can see in the photo above. The spiral staircase to the top is surrounded only by a steel frame which is lit in different colors that change throughout the night, making it pretty hard to ignore. it sits on Enoshima island, a tiny piece of land just off the coast of Japan.
kiz kulesi, Turkey——The 2500 year old kiz kulesi (maiden’s tower) is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world and sits on a tiny islet off the coast of Istanbul. over the years the small piece of land on which it sits has been used as a burial chamber, customs area, quarantine area and more – these days the lighthouse is a hugely popular tourist destination with the body of the tower now housing a cafe.
Lismore Lighthouse & Bass Rock Lighthouse, Scotland
Happisburgh lighthouse