What is the central theme of 'the ball poem
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Themes of The Ball Poem:
Loss of innocence:
For the little boy in this poem, his ball is the first thing he has ever held dear. However, he has never even considered the possibility that he might one day lose his ball. It is only when that happens that he realizes that it was his responsibility to keep the ball safe and that he has failed. The boy quickly realizes that everything he will ever own will be his responsibility. He also realizes that things will get lost from time to time and money simply cannot replace them all. As he is learning these lessons, he is growing up. He will never again be as innocent he was before the loss of his ball. He will never be naive enough to not feel the pressure of his responsibilities. This is a very painful thing for the poet to watch.
Loss of a loved one:
This poem has a surface meaning as well as a deeper meaning. If we read between the lines, we will see that the ball symbolizes our family or friends whom we love, and the loss of the ball symbolizes their death. As we grow older, we will become more and more accustomed to seeing our loved ones die. We will learn how to deal with such a loss and to move on from it as well. Death may grieve us or cause us to feel depressed, but sooner or later we must overcome those feelings and start living our normal lives again.
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