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• The Social and Sexual Standards of the 1920s

  In this essay, Pool relates Dorothy Parker’s short poem to poetic traditions and to the social and sexual standards of the 1920s.

• The Style of Parker's Poem

  In this essay, Potter explains how Parker uses mock-serious language, poetic meter, and a series of questions and answers to beg the somber final response to her poem.

• Dorothy Parker

  In the following excerpt, Bloom gives an overview of Parker’s verse and concludes that Parker’s best work remains the short, witty verse for which she is best known.

• The Various Influences and Styles of Parker's Poetry

  In the following excerpt, Grant examines the various influences on and styles of Parker’s poetry.

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6. The Last Question: Historical Context
7. The Last Question: Critical Overview
8. The Last Question: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Social and Sexual Standards of the 1920s
   2. The Style of Parker's Poem
   3. Dorothy Parker
   4. The Various Influences and Styles of Parker's Poetry
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