Cozy Apologia - what is it about?

Question 1

where does the writer write the poem? what does the hurricane do?

Answer 1

hunkers down snug and safe in her study waiting for a storm to hit. Hurricane Floyd disrupts business of daily life but allows time for her daydreams. finds herself daydreaming of partner

Question 2

what reminds the speaker of her husband and how does she see him?

Answer 2

everything the speaker sees like rain and ink reminds her of him. she pictures him as a knight in shining armour, protecting her.

Question 3

what is the husband like to her past boyfriends?

Answer 3

vivid contrast, as she thinks to the worthless boys she used to date

Question 4

what is dove embarrassed of?

Answer 4

how content their cozy, ordinary lives have made them

Question 5

what does rita dove find comfort in?

Answer 5

filling ‘stolen time’ resulting from the hurricane’s approach with the thoughts of fred