Ruby Tells All (Masterplots II: Poetry, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Miller Williams
- First Published: 1985
- Type of Work: Dramatic monologue
- Genres: Poetry, Dramatic monologue
- Subjects: Restaurants, bars, taverns, or pubs, Women, Working class, Waiters or waitresses
The Poem
“Ruby Tells All” is a sixty-four-line, five-stanza poem written in blank verse. The title of the poem establishes both the occasion of the poem and the confessional nature of the piece: The speaker in the poem is a woman named Ruby, who recounts some of the major events in her long life and reflects upon what life has taught her. One of the strongest features of the poem is the voice of Ruby, an unwavering and direct voice that characterizes her and establishes her position in society.
“Ruby Tells All” is an appropriate introduction to Miller...
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