holding these lights Their light becomes a symbol of hope They believe light will fight the Evil One In this way the candles and lanterns show how the villagers depend on spiritual help Their light joins with their prayer and faith Unity And Care These lights also show unity among the villagers As more people come the poet says nbsp More candles more lanterns more neighbours nbsp This line shows how the whole village stands with the family The lights become a symbol of care and support They fill the dark house with warm light during a painful night Hope And Healing Candles and lanterns also suggest hope in darkness The mother is in great pain and the rain is endless Still the lights show that people do not give up They stay beside her with light in their hands Their lights bring a small comfort in the middle of fear and suffering The candles and lanterns in the poem are not just simple objects They stand for fear belief unity and hope Through these lights the poet shows how people come together with faith and care Their lights break the darkness and give meaning to the long night of pain