Question

Consider the events of the poem “Life Is Fine.” Based on what happens, what is the overall mood of the poem? How does the poet use rhythm to convey that mood? Support your answer with specific examples from the poem.

Answer 1

Answer:

The overall mood of the poem is bleak more so in the beginning, yet strangely enough, it progresses to become somewhat comedic and high energy. The narrator uses exclamation points, and has one line stanzas to affirm what happened and their mood such as: "But it was Cold in that water! It was cold!" as well as "Life is fine! Fine as wine! Life is fine!" Near the end of the poem, the author knows that they are still going to feel depressed and cry sometimes, they'll be "dogged" which means they will persist through the hardship of their depression.

Explanation: