Red Door

Summary

The article reflects on the protective role of healthcare workers and individual resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels to the Biblical symbolism of a red door as a safeguard against death.

Abstract

The author of the article uses the metaphor of a red door, inspired by the Biblical story where Hebrew children marked their doors with blood to protect from the angel of death, to discuss the current global crisis brought on by the coronavirus. The pandemic has transformed vibrant public spaces into empty, lifeless areas, reminiscent of a world under a dark spell. Healthcare professionals, likened to guardian angels, are the modern red door, shielding society while providing hope amidst the despair. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong inner spirit, a personal red door, to ward off the psychological impacts of the pandemic, such as anxiety and depression. The call to action is to remain resilient, just as Hodor from the "Game of Thrones" series held strong against the onslaught of adversaries, symbolizing the need to protect one's mental well-being during these challenging times.

Opinions

The pandemic is portrayed as an evil force, akin to a Dementor from the Harry Potter series, draining life and hope from the world.
Public spaces, once filled with life and activity, have become eerily silent and empty due to the pandemic's impact.
Healthcare workers are seen as heroes, sacrificing their own safety to protect and serve the community, much like the Biblical protection offered by a red door.
The article suggests that personal resilience and a positive mindset are crucial in overcoming the mental and emotional challenges posed by the pandemic.
The author draws inspiration from fictional characters like Hodor to encourage readers to be steadfast in their struggle against the psychological effects of the virus.
The use of hashtags #scbwiwestchallege and #writeeveryday indicates the article may be part of a writing challenge, emphasizing the importance of consistent creative expression during difficult times.

Hodors’ of Red Door

Day 5 prompt: red door #scbwiwestchallege #writeeveryday

The angel of death, the virus has knocked on the door of our world, creeping up in a menacing way, spreading its darkness, its evil, its hooded face sucking out all life like a Dementor, its clawed fingers trying to strangle all hope, all desires, all dreams of a wee bright summer.

The bustling streets are empty, the parks devoid of the screeching of swings and the chatter of the children, the aroma of roasted coffee beans in coffee shops no longer wafting through its doors.. the movie theaters uncannily vacant, the popcorn machine no longer popping out flavors of salt, cheese, and caramel; the exuberant malls with their flashy sales, not able to allure teenagers, youngsters and adults alike.

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew children were instructed to rub blood on their doorposts, so that the angel of death would pass over their home. A home with red on the door was symbolized to be protected. Now this is the Biblical representation of red door for protection against Satan.

The guardian angels in white coats and stethoscopes are our red door. Covered in the stale sweat of PPE, taking upon themselves the wrath of the angel of death, yet giving the world a ray of hope, protecting the world, enabling them enjoy the luxuries of the coziness of their soft beds and hot meals.

But apart from our front line warriors; the inner spirit of each individual is a red door to his mind and soul.. the zeal, the unshaken, brazen spirit, the ever glowing light in your heart and mind, casting a protection against the virus taking over your psyche, saving it from being plunged into the well of anxiety and depression.

Let’s not allow the Patronus of your mind to be overpowered by the Dementors of the present. Let’s be the Hodors’ of our red door.

#scbwiwestchallege #writeeveryday