Question

what is the central theme of the poem?` the spider and the fly'​

Answer 1

The theme of "The Spider and the Fly" is that people should not allow themselves to be manipulated by others who prey on their vanity. In the poem, the spider first tries to inveigle the fly into entering the spider's house by telling the fly how comfortable his parlor is and how welcoming he will be to the fly.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The poem basically tells us a tale of a spider and a fly where the spider successfully seduced the fly by flattering words and trapped it as a prey. So the theme here is the power of flattery — the destructive effect of vanity. It has been a cautionary tale against those who use flattery and charm to disguise their evil intentions.