Question

Appearance versus reality in the poem 'Once Upon a Time'

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The concept of appearance versus reality in the poem, "once upon a time" is that the poet talks fondly of the time when people used to have a natural and genuine smile but nowadays times have changed. That people plaster on fake smiles, which are not true and purely done to fool the society. This may be done from the fear of society or because of any other reason.

That people appear to be happy when in reality they are not. The poets father shares some insight on the true friends and the fake ones, in this poem. This is how the poet learns and wishes that he had learnt earlier about the truth and reality of people and life.

Answer 2

*Appearance versus reality in the poem 'Once Upon a Time'*

In the poem, the poet takes the reader back in the time and made them feel that whatever they saw was a fairy tale and it will never come back.

Back in time, people were very emotional and would carry their heart on their sleeve. But now even the simple handshake appears to be heartless.

Explanation:

The question is asked from the poem "Once Upon a Time" which is written by the poet Gabriel Okara.