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  1. This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Metaphor: The term ‘freak of nature’ refers to the two headed calf here, making it a metaphor. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘will wrap’, and ‘stares into the sky’. Visual Imagery: The second stanza of the poem conRead more

    This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:

    • Metaphor: The term ‘freak of nature’ refers to the two headed calf here, making it a metaphor.
    • Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘will wrap’, and ‘stares into the sky’.
    • Visual Imagery: The second stanza of the poem consists of vivid visual imagery, bringing to life the moon and the stars. 

     

    Two Headed Calf Summary

     

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  1. The central idea of this poem is the two headed calf. This ‘freak of nature’ forms the premise of the poem.   Two Headed Calf Summary

    The central idea of this poem is the two headed calf. This ‘freak of nature’ forms the premise of the poem.

     

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  1. This poem is divided into two stanzas wherein the first stanza consists of 3 lines while the second consists of 6. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme.    Two Headed Calf Summary

    This poem is divided into two stanzas wherein the first stanza consists of 3 lines while the second consists of 6. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme. 

     

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  1. The theme of this poem is the transience of life. The human nature of ‘othering’ those who do not fall under the category of ‘normal’ can also be taken as a theme here.   Two Headed Calf Summary

    The theme of this poem is the transience of life. The human nature of ‘othering’ those who do not fall under the category of ‘normal’ can also be taken as a theme here.

     

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