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Essay Archive - Analysis of the Poem: The Fly
Analysis of the Poem: The Fly
In the poem The Fly, much vivid imagery is employed in creating a
graphic depiction of the housefly as the filthy, disease ridden scourge of
man that it is. The author, having obviously spent a great deal of time
observing and noting the characteristics of the housefly, creates a vivid
summation of his observations and feelings about his subject. The
descriptions and non-subtle metaphors are unique, to say the least. While
the subject matter may seem too trivial to allow the poem to be taken
seriously, it is nevertheless deserving of study. This poem shows a great
deal of imagination ....
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