Comparison between St. Paul's and Tower of London

Since the portrayal of death was more of a contrast between the two field trips, I thought I would do another blog about how the two are similar. When our tour guide was guiding us around the palace, I noticed how many guards there were on patrol to make sure the grounds were safe. There were several positioned in front of doors and towers, and other walked around on patrol. Our tour guide also mentioned the elaborate measures that took place when constructing the palace to ensure safety, such as moats and walls 30 feet thick.

These measures were taken to protect the palace, and especially the Royalty within, from outside enemies. So when you are inside the tower, you feel a sense of security and comfort knowing that you are inside a fortress. The same feelings can be felt when you are inside St. Paul's Cathedral. Those who are religious believe that God is watching done over them, and when you are in the house of God there is a sense of extra protection from the outside world. The first place many people go to when they are afraid is to a church. There is just a sense of protection and security when you are inside a church or chapel. You can remove yourself from the worries and struggles of live for a moment and just reflect or pray.

While the The Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral are two very different structures, they are similiar in the fact that they provide those inside with a sense of protection and comfort from outside enemies. In times of trouble, both are also a place where people run to for safety, either physically or mentally.