Answer:In this poem, written anonymously, the speaker gives her opinion on the position of women in society during her time. In the past, female poets and authors often signed their writing as “anonymous” in order to get it published.
Skill Focus:
In this lesson, you’ll practice analyzing structure and how it contributes to the poem’s meaning and impact. This means paying attention to when and how the author chooses to reveal crucial information, and how she chooses to begin and end the poem. As you read, take note of what the author chooses to focus on in each stanza, the differences between the stanzas, and how these contribute to the poem’s overall meaning.
