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Posted by Karen on June 22, 19100 at 06:35:49:
Dearest Frost ,
I'm writing a paper on Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening. I have to include comments on tone, verse, and other devices he uses.
But, as a twist, I'm comparing the poem to itself. On first reading, the poem is about a man on his way home. He's tired and lonely. His horse is is only companion. He want to sleep, but he has to keep moving.
On second reading, he could be a criminal, running from justice, traveling at night on a nervous horse.
By taking the tone from sincere to urgency, it effects the final outcome of the poem.
What do you think? Any advice?
Thanks, Karen
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