Why is caterpillar cautious in poem metamorphosis by Susan k hansen
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The poem Metamorphosis written by Susan K Hansen compares the caterpillar to the small child entering the classroom on his first day at school.
The poet compares the transformation of the caterpillar into the butterfly to the experience of children attending the first day of schooling and their conversion into mature children.
Reason for the cautiousness of the caterpillar
- The caterpillar which is a small child is cautious in entering the classroom because it is a new world to him.
- He is afraid to leave his mother and at the same time happy to see many children like him. But the presence of an elder, the teacher makes him enter the room slowly with caution.
- The caterpillar is cautious because it is stepping into a new world.
In the poem Metamorphosis by Susan K Hansen the poet compares the growth of a caterpillar to a child who is attending the school for the first time.
The caterpillar who is a small child is cautious because he is stepping into a new world. He is happy to see many children of his age but he is also afraid to leave his mom.