Describe the different ways in which the spider tried to persuade the fly to enter his parlour
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Explanation:
In this poem by Mary Howitt, the spider uses different persuasive appeals to lure the fly into his trap, until he finally finds one that works.
First, the spider says to the fly that she should come upstairs and see the pretty living room, stating,
’Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.
The fly is too wise to be allured by an appeal to beauty. She notes that flies who enter the spider's parlor have a tendency to never leave it.
Second, the spider appeals to the fly's physical desire for rest, saying,
Will you rest upon my little bed? . . .
There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin,
And if you like to rest awhile, I’ll snugly tuck you in.
Again, the wary fly refuses; she does not want to go to an eternal rest.
Third, the spider again appeals to the fly's physical needs, offering to let her have what she wants to eat from his pantry. The fly wisely says no.
Finally, the spider appeals to the fly's vanity on multiple levels, calling her sweet, witty,...