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What is the theme of the poem The Spirit is Too Blunt an Instrument?

What is the theme of the poem The Spirit is Too Blunt an Instrument?

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  1. 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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