From one college student to another help me with this poem.?

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Okay so I am usually good at analyzing poems but this one is driving me crazy! Adrienne Rich's Living in Sin. I have a presentation tomorrow morning and I thought I was ready...guess not. So my question is: Is there symbolism, irony and or shift in this poem. If so, what is it? I have some ideas where symbolism are but not all the way sure how to explain it. Oh and what do you think a good theme may be? I was thinking: Being with someone because of loyalty not love will never end in your favor. Any suggestions will help...as long as I don't get those people who say "do your own work" I know I am trying but I am about to be in the Nursing program and really need to pass this class to get there. Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

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Here's a little help from the net.

http://american-poetry.suite101.com/arti…

I'm lazy tonight or I would have analyzed it myself. It is pretty much about the disillusion of romance.

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Worked great...and to top it all off she cancelled class so I didn't have to present lol.

Answer 2

I totally feel your pain me too except its Robert Graves poem. GOod Luck

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meeeee

Answer 3

Well, I'm only a high school student, and I haven't read that poem. But have you checked to see if it's on sparknotes?

http://www.sparknotes.com/

it's a very helpful website!

Answer 4

Star,

Read these comments and everything you need to know is there. Adrienne Rich is the correct author. http://www.americanpoems.com/poets/adrie…

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http://www.americanpoems.com/poets/adrie…