Question

Thank explain late winter moon in the poem my mother at sixty six

Answer 1

The poet's mother has been compared to the "late winter's moon" to emphasise on her old age. Just as the moon loses its brightness in the winters as it is hidden by fog and mist, similarly the face of poet's mother, has also lost its radiance which is misted by age.

Also Here winter is a symbol of death and pale moon is associated with decay.

The mother's pale and wrinkly face, together with the grey hair, thus, makes her look like a "late winter's moon ".

Hope it helps !

Answer 2

Answer:

Just as a late winter's moon looks hazy and appears to lack brightness and lustre due to mist,fog, similarly,the poet's mother who is now old,look pale due to ageing

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