what is the theme of Silken Tent by Robert Frost
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The poet compares the woman to a silken tent, which suggests softness and gentleness -- feminine qualities. The tent also suggests a protective nature and strength, for it is used as a shield against the harshness of nature.
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Throughout "The Silken Tent," Robert Frost employs an extended metaphor in comparing a woman to a delicate tent surrounded by nature. This device explores the idea of freedom possessed by a woman in 1940s America, but also confronts the restrictions and responsibilities of family and society.
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