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The Spider and the Fly portrays real characters in our society. Discuss with reference to the poem.

The Spider and the Fly portrays real characters in our society. Discuss with reference to the poem.

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    In the poem, “The Spider and the Fly”, written by Mary Howitt, the poet talks through metaphors (hidden meanings) about how a spider can put a fly under its spell by being polite and sweet. She personifies man as the spider and woman as the fly and talks about how innocent women are to the sweet talks of men and that they should be more cautious.

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