what according to the narrator is the strangest of all things? in the story 'The Telephonic Conversation'.
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Explanation:
‘The Telephone Call’ by Fleur Adcock is about a telephone conversation between the poetic persona and the “Universal Lotteries”. From the title itself, it becomes clear that using “the” instead of “a” before “telephone conversation” has a meaning behind it. This conversation has some importance in the poet’s life. It might have changed herself or might be a memorable moment in her life. Whatsoever, the poem’s simplicity and the use of humor keep one reading the poem till the end where a twist eagerly awaits for the readers.
Stanza One
They asked me “Are you sitting down?
Right? This is Universal Lotteries”
(…)
not that it makes a lot of difference
once you’re a millionaire.” And they laughed.
Stanza Two
“Are you OK?” they asked – “Still there?
Come on, now, tell us, how does it feel?”
(…)
has floated off, out through the window,
revolving like a flying saucer.”
Stanza Three
“That’s unusual” they said. “Go on.”
(…)
It isn’t every day you hear
You’re going to get a million pounds.
Stanza Four
Relax, now, have a little cry;
(…)
We’re Universal. We operate
a Retrospective Chances Module.
Stanza Five
Nearly everyone’s bought a ticket
in some lottery or another,
(…)
I’ll believe it when I see the cheque.”
Stanza Six
“Oh”, they said, “there’s no cheque.”
(…)
Have a nice day!” And the line went dead.
Like ‘The Telephone Call’ by Fleur Adcock (one of the most important poets of the 21st century), here is a list of a few poems that talk about human emotions.
Hello Lust by Anita Nair – It’s a poem bout lust and human emotions.
What Are Years by Marianne Moore – This poem speaks on the nature of emotions that make life special.
Telephone Conversation by Wole Soyinka – This poem is also about a telephone conversation.
Eletelephony by Laura Elizabeth Richards – It’s a funny short poem about a telephonic conversation.
Please Hold by Ciaran O’Driscoll – It speaks on a general frustration of being “on hold