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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

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