Question

In the poem 'At the Theater' what is the poet's insturtion to the lady?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Dear Madam, you have seen this play;

I never saw it till today.

You know the details of the plot,

But, let me tell you, I do not.

The author seeks to keep from me

The murderer's identity,

And you are not a friend of his

If you keep shouting who it is.

The actors in their funny way

Have several funny things to say,

But they do not amuse me more

If you have said them just before;

The merit of the drama lies,

I understand, in some surprise;

But the surprise must now be small

Since you have just foretold it all.

The lady you have brought with you

Is, I infer, a half-wit too,

But I can understand the piece

Without assistance from your niece.

In short, foul woman, it would suit

Me just as well if you were mute;

In fact, to make my meaning plain,

I trust you will not speak again.

And—-may I add one human touch?—-

Don't breathe upon my neck so much

Answer 2

Answer:

the above answer is correct