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colton

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What is the tone of this poemthe speakers apparent attitude toward thescene described?
 
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In the little moons that fall from the almanac (line 33), does the poemintroduce dream or fantasy, or do you take these to be small round pieces of paper?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 20, 2018
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  • The playful ingenuity of the sestina, like that of the villanelle, tempts a poet to wax clever; yet Bishop is writing a deeply felt, moving poem in it. The tone is lightly serious, compassionateyet with touches of gentle humor: the Little Marvel Stove, the childs drawings. Irony, too, informs the poem: a contrast between the grandmothers sorrow and the childs innocent ignorance.



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  • The little moons are probably small round pieces of paper. Almanacs (such as The Old Farmers) come with punched holes to make them easy to string and hang on a hook or a nail.



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