Elegy for Jane by Theodore Roethke
Theodore Roethke examines the difficult thinking in his poem “Elegy for Jane.” At first, the speaker’s tone was nostalgic, honest, and pleasant, evoking wonderful recollections of the speaker and Jane. However, as the piece went, the tone shifted from warm, honest poetry to a dreary, somber piece. The speaker opens the poem by reflecting on ... Read More
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