Darkness, this is all you know. Imagine never catching a glimpse of a shooting star as it whizzes past your murky window. Imagine never witnessing the illumination of Christmas lights on a frigid, December night. Imagine never perceiving the simple wonders of the world: autumn leaves, goosebumps, and sandy seashells. How could one live like this; how could one find the strength to carry on? This is where some may resort to literature. Literature can provide assistance and encouragement for a plethora of people powering through life-altering barriers. “Invictus,” written by William Ernest Henley, does just this. It provides one the motivation to prevail- even when conditions may be less than ideal. William Ernest Henley wrote “Invictus” in
