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What is the central idea of the poem Sweeney among the nightingales?

What is the central idea of the poem Sweeney among the nightingales?

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  1. “Sweeney Among the Nightingales” by T.S. Eliot explores the complex nature of human existence and relationships through a series of surreal scenes involving characters like Sweeney, a detached individual, and Rachel. The poem portrays a world where communication is difficult, social conventions are disrupted, and tension is prevalent. The vivid imagery, including animals, celestial events, and everyday actions, adds to the sense of dislocation and instability.

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