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summary of the poem envy by Mary lamb

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By utilizing different types of flowers, Envy by Mary Lamb showcases a core belief that the existence of the title characteristic, Envy is not only an unnecessary quality to possess, but it is actually nonsensical. This argument is presented in three stanzas, each with an AABCCB rhyme scheme, where a series of flowers and plants are referenced in comparison to the “rose-tree.” According to Lamb, the “rose-tree” would have no reason to be jealous of the other noted flowers because it itself comes bearing its own beauty and potential. This idea, in the third stanza, is shifted to represent people who feel such jealousy of one another. To Lamb, that jealousy has no rational place in one’s mind because each person could have their own beauty and positive attributes that shine.