Scene3: After my grandfathers death the holidays were never the same, family soon broke apart and the fireplace no longer burns. But the family still meets for Christmas and his spirit still resides in the home.
The fireplace is a natural gathering place because it provides warmth and light. The mask hanging above the fireplace represents the change in man's perception, what once was evil can be good. And my grandfather provided the center for my family. The relationship found between all three is that of warmth(comfort), light(guidance), and shelter(security).
The fire has always been at the center of home, whether it be in the form of a mask, a fireplace or a human being. Once the fire is removed, the center shifts.
This is not a tale to sulk upon, for memories last forever and home will forever be where you make it.
I can relate to the first part of the story because we have an old oil portrait of some random ancient warrior over our fire place. I was absolutely terrified of that thing. I felt as if it was always watching me. After a while though I became used to it, and eventually grew to like it because whenever I saw it I knew that I was home, which was comforting to me. Its funny how our perspectives change over the years, and how we find comfort in the things that used to scare us as children. It becomes part of the home and the home feels empty without these things.
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