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The central idea of this poem is parenthood. What these couples undergo as parents has been highlighted in both the stanzas. Afternoons Summary
The central idea of this poem is parenthood. What these couples undergo as parents has been highlighted in both the stanzas.
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This poem is divided into 2 stanzas, wherein the first stanza consists of 16 lines while the second consists of 8. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme. Afternoons Summary
This poem is divided into 2 stanzas, wherein the first stanza consists of 16 lines while the second consists of 8. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme.
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The theme of this poem is midlife crisis. Parenthood, which can be taken a sub theme as well, has taken the romance out of their lives, making them feel daunted by their responsibilities as adults and question how life had turned out to be as such. Afternoons Summary
The theme of this poem is midlife crisis. Parenthood, which can be taken a sub theme as well, has taken the romance out of their lives, making them feel daunted by their responsibilities as adults and question how life had turned out to be as such.
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This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Alliteration: One example would be ‘swing and sandpit’. Metaphor: The line ‘Summer is fading’ acts as a metaphor for the marital life of these parents, how it was slowly fading away to become dry like autumn. Enjambment: ThroughRead more
This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:
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