Poetry Questions on Aging
Poetry
What are the themes of "Childhood" by Frances Cornford?
The themes of Frances Cornford's "Childhood" include the innocence and misconceptions of youth and the vulnerability of old age. The poem illustrates how children can misinterpret the realities of...
Poetry
How can Jenny Joseph's poem "Warning" be analyzed?
Jenny Joseph's poem "Warning" explores the freedom and whimsy of old age. The speaker imagines wearing mismatched clothes, indulging in brandy, and acting without concern for societal judgment....
Poetry
How can I critically appreciate "When I'm An Old Lady" by Joanne Bailey Baxter?
The poem "When I'm An Old Lady" by Joanne Bailey Baxter is a poem meant to convey to the reader, in a humorous way, the trials and tribulations of being a parent. Joanne Bailey Baxter has written a...
Poetry
In "Crossing Willow Bridge," what contrasts exist between the mother and dog's life stages?
In the poem "Crossing Willow Bridge" by Lorna Crozier, the mother is getting old and infirm, while the dog, a black lab, is young and full of energy and life. The contrast between the two is vivid,...
Poetry
How does "Father Returning Home" depict old age leading to an isolated lifestyle?
In the poem "Father Returning Home”, by Dilip Chitre, the poet shows that in old age people withdraw into an isolated life-style in the following ways: 1. The father is tired on the commuter train...
Poetry
What does Owen Sheers convey in "Coming Home" through the images of a mother, father, and grandfather?
There are a couple of themes evident in the poem. The importance of family is one theme and another is aging. The first stanza conveys both themes. As if the space between her...