Carew Home Analysis

In Carew’s idealized community, the estate itself calls out to the impoverished in a way unseen in the previous depictions of community. The house sends out “cheerful beams” to “beckon…weary pilgrim[s] to [Saxham’s] roof” (35, 37-38). The image of the house as a beacon for the downtrodden speaks to its charitable nature, even more so than Penshurst. In Carew’s depiction, the estate is a symbol of warmth and light in contrast to the dark, cold nature outside. As opposed to simply existing and welcoming those who find the estate, Saxham actively advertises itself as a refuge for those seeking safety.