Yellow Butterflies

"Yellow Butterflies" by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews is a touching story probably written in the early 1900s. The book focuses on the ideas of losing someone, the strength of love, and giving up something important during World War I. It shows the strong emotions of a mom as she watches her son grow up and become a soldier, and then a hero. The story is told from the point of view of a loving mother and her son, Dick, who is excited to fight for his country in the war. The story contrasts the happy times they had together, shown by the yellow butterflies that follow Dick, with the sad events of his time in battle. Throughout the story, the mother holds onto hope and a spiritual connection with her son, looking for signs that he is still with her even after he dies. In the end, the yellow butterflies represent Dick's never-ending spirit, showing how strong love is and how the spirit of those who die for a bigger cause lives on.