Question

discuss "The Dolphins" by Carol Anne Daffy as a poem that reflects on the theme of oppression,control and confinements by the animals
Answer should cover all the points of the poem and it should be a bit lengthy too​

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The theme of human greed and cruelty is reflected in the poem through the dolphin, who gives voice to the oppression and cruelty meted out to all animals.

Dolphins by Duffy shows the poet's sympathy for the animals. The dolphins are confined in an artificial pool, their movements are restricted, they no longer feel blessed as there is a man constantly controlling them. Man for his own monetary purpose forces to balance themselves on a coloured ball.

Enslavement is one of the main themes of the poem. The poem begins with dolphin's word that "world is what you swim in, or dance." The word swim and dance are playful words depicting joy and freedom, but in the next line, reality strickes hard. The dolphins are in their element but are enslaved. Though they are in water, they live a life totally opposite to their free and carefree life in the ocean. They are now restricted to a limited space in a pool where they cannot swim or dance freely. Their movements are constantly regulated by a man in authority.

The narrow pool does not give these dolphins new experiences. It does not offer them freedom and enjoyment. It is monotonous and tiring. Amid this captivity, they do not feel blessed. Earlier they had everything they wanted, but they are in a world that does not even let them dream.

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