It is ironic that Confucius's son died an early death. We can infer that the death of Confucius' son, Carp is ironic, he suffered an early death when the symbolism of the carp fish is longevity, because carps can get very old, it also represents the dragons due to big scales on the body of a carp. According to the meaning of the carp Confucius' son, Carp, should have a long live which did not happen.
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
 The poet shows that a happy and contented life is made up of good friends and tranquility. 
The poem shows how a man who had no valuables, material wealth and a good economic situation was happy and content with the life he lived.
Explanation:
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