Home Again

"Home Again" by George MacDonald is a story about the Colman family, especially Walter Colman, as he figures out adulthood and his dream of being a poet. Set in the countryside, the novel explores love, finding yourself, and fitting into society. The story starts with Walter’s father and aunt talking about his future, showing how his dad is more understanding of his poetry passion while his aunt thinks he needs to be more practical. Walter is close with his cousin Molly Wentworth. The reader learns that Walter is thoughtful, wants to be a famous poet, but feels pressure from his family to follow tradition. Walter's journey to find himself and make his dreams come true is full of struggles.