Google two extracts
First extract : grey is the colour of hope
Then second extract : Libby purves don’t dread downsizing

Then once read both extracts pick out quotes that indicate :
Both have to leave behind items with emotional attachments .

Then pick out quotes that both consider luxuries and necessities .

Then pick out quotes that both have special Items/significant mementos despite having limited space

i claim you tobemy lord

"it's more of an essay than story, but perhaps it is best described as a mood-piece: it uses a lot of musical imagery, not to mention sea imagery, religious imagery, and any other imagery that suits his purpose."

"valley of salt tears" and "dark, deep and foggy" are two images used to establish a mood of uncertainty and regret. this imagery is made up of sensory appeals to brings up   theological concerns of sin and retribution.

they conjure up the human   uncertainty about the divine and its relationship to the world.