The poem is written in free verse, meaning it does not have a rhyme scheme. The Spirit Is Too Blunt an Instrument Summary
The poem is written in free verse, meaning it does not have a rhyme scheme.
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Stevenson examines concepts of existence, creation, and possibility in "The Spirit is too Blunt an Instrument." The speaker is referring to the possibilities in life by highlighting the amazing process that goes into creating the human body and its beauty. She portrays the human body as existing botRead more
Stevenson examines concepts of existence, creation, and possibility in “The Spirit is too Blunt an Instrument.” The speaker is referring to the possibilities in life by highlighting the amazing process that goes into creating the human body and its beauty. She portrays the human body as existing both well inside and nearly outside of our power to create. Our genes are hardwired with habit and instinct, which is what drives the process. The poet thinks of existence as something lovely, worthy of respect and admiration.
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