Question

Why Mary Hunter Austin wants to be something other than her own self in the rather poem?

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Explanation:

Mary Hunter Austin was born in 1868-1934. She is one of the most famous poets of her time. She has written many poems. This question is related to the poem Rather.

In the poem, the poetess wants to be anything other than herself. She wants to be an owl, woodpecker, chipmunk, antelope, puma etc. She finds herself fantasised by the animals. She likes how animals are in control over their life and can do whatever they desire.