English 1121 Journey

In the essay entitled, “Ripe Figs” by Kate Chopin, the theme addressed is time. The passages tells of the relationship between Haman, Nainaine, and Babette. It compares the impatience of the youth and the patience of older people. She also addresses the struggle against time. Time always seems to take longer when waiting for something to happen, such as the figs in the essay.