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What is the meaning of Dorothy Parker's poem "The Flapper"?

Dorothy Parker’s book of poems is entitled Enough Rope, which is based on the common phrase "Give someone enough rope, and they will hang themselves." Does the poem “The Choice” belong in this book? Does it extend or support the ideas behind the title, or does it seem to go in a different direction?

Analyze the characters in the story "The Telephone Call" by Dorothy Parker.

What are the themes of the short story "Arrangement in Black and White"?   

Critically analyze literary devices present in "Just a Little One" by Dorothy Parker.

What are the symbols in the short story "Arrangement in Black and White"?

Explain the theme of the poem "Solace" by Dorothy Parker. There was a rose that faded young; I saw its shattered beauty hung Upon a broken stem. I heard them say, "What need to care With roses budding everywhere?" I did not answer them. There was a bird brought down to die; They said, "A hundred fill the sky-- What reason to be sad?" There was a girl whose love fled; I did not wait the while they said, "There's many another lad."

What is the significance of the title of the short story “Just a Little One” by Dorothy Parker?

What is the main theme in Dorothy Parker’s poems "Wail" and "Men," and how does the element of humor, irony, tone, style, or diction illustrate that theme?

Describe and analyze the main speaker of "A Certain Lady" by Dorothy Parker.

How do Dorothy Parker's poems "Wail" and "Men" reveal her views on romantic relationships?

Can someone please explain the poem "Solace" by Dorothy Parker to me?? I'm not very good at analyzing poems....-____- ---Solace--- There was a rose that faded young; I saw its shattered beauty hung Upon a broken stem. I heard them say, "What need to care With roses budding everywhere?" I did not answer them. There was a bird brought down to die; They said, "A hundred fill the sky-- What reason to be sad?" There was a girl whose love fled; I did not wait the while they said, "There's many another lad."

What is the theme of Dorothy Parker's poem "Penelope"?

Describe the speaker of the poem "Solace" by Dorothy Parker. Solace: There was a rose that faded young; I saw its shattered beauty hung Upon a broken stem. I heard them say, "What need to care With roses budding everywhere?" I did not answer them. There was a bird brought down to die; They said, "A hundred fill the sky-- What reason to be sad?" There was a girl whose love fled; I did not wait the while they said, "There's many another lad."

Please explain the tone of the poem "Solace" by Dorothy Parker. Solace: There was a rose that faded young; I saw its shattered beauty hung Upon a broken stem. I heard them say, "What need to care With roses budding everywhere?" I did not answer them. There was a bird brought down to die; They said, "A hundred fill the sky-- What reason to be sad?" There was a girl whose love fled; I did not wait the while they said, "There's many another lad."

What insight into the human experience is given through "Solace?" ---Solace--- There was a rose that faded young; I saw its shattered beauty hung Upon a broken stem. I heard them say, "What need to care With roses budding everywhere?" I did not answer them. There was a bird brought down to die; They said, "A hundred fill the sky-- What reason to be sad?" There was a girl whose love fled; I did not wait the while they said, "There's many another lad."

Write a brief, effective paragraph of 4 or 5 sentences describing the first-person speaker in the poem “A Certain Lady” by Dorothy Parker.