As Imperceptibly As Grief

Question 1

What is the poem about?

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Answer 1

The poem begins to describe how summer comes to an end so gradually that you don’t notice. The end of summer represent the end the end of grief.

Question 2

What is the form?

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Answer 2

Rhythm mirrors the pattern of every day speech like honest thoughts. Poet uses long dashes to show the slow reflective mood.

Question 3

What is the structure?

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Answer 3

Uses natural metaphors which reveal the speakers feelings about the way that grief fades away. One stanza near the end comes to term with the grief.

Question 4

What is the language of time?

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Answer 4

Passing of time is a recurring theme. Changing seasons links with getting over the grief. Time eases the grief.

Question 5

What is the light imagery?

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Answer 5

Natural light is throughout. Natural cycle will continue forever.

Question 6

What are contradictory images?

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Answer 6

Morning is described as harrowing and the comparison between summer. Grief is surprising. Grief can be contradictory emotions.