The main themes of the poem revolve around the body of a woman and her femininity. The poem focuses on the body and clothing of the poet. The red dress is desired by the poet because she wants it to cling to her body and reveal everything without actually doing so. The red dress also stands for herRead more
The main themes of the poem revolve around the body of a woman and her femininity. The poem focuses on the body and clothing of the poet. The red dress is desired by the poet because she wants it to cling to her body and reveal everything without actually doing so. The red dress also stands for her sensuality, sexuality and femininity The poet wishes to wield the red dress in order to take control of her sensuality and femininity. She wants to have the power to be desired by men. This gives her confidence in her being a woman.
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As the poem is written in free-verse, it does not follow a set rhyme scheme. There are a few instances of rhyming words in some lines. What Do Women Want? Summary
As the poem is written in free-verse, it does not follow a set rhyme scheme. There are a few instances of rhyming words in some lines.
What Do Women Want? Summary
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