5. In the story The Journey" the other used the
Journey as a symbol of life, you will find such
symbols in this poem to pick them out and
talk about them.
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Answer:
The Journey is a poem that focuses on the need to leave behind what is bad and wrong and harmful and start out on a new path.
It has become a popular poem for those seeking guidance and strength in their lives.
'Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?'
Mary Oliver is best known for her poems on nature. She is considered one of the foremost modern romantics of her time, appealing to those who are sensitive to environmental issues and those looking for spiritual awakening. Nature for her is a constant revelation, she gets inside the skin and whispers back in intimate style to her readers.
(i) The Journey is a little different in that it is more involved with the life of a person who is struggling to find meaning in a relationship and with themselves.
(ii) This person who, one day, finally knew what they had to do, is someone who is coming in from the cold, into the light from the dark, re-joining the world of the whole, finding their own voice, no longer a broken individual.
Explanation:
The title, 'Another Woman' symbolizes the women who are committing suicide due to domestic violence.
(1) Mother-in-law's 'dark looks' symbolizes the anger of mother-in-law and her evil nature.
(i) to darken' other people's doors symbolizes to bring misfortune or bad luck
(iv) 'Another torch, blazing in the dark symbolizes the woman who is going to end her life as she is helpless and everything seems dark for her.