English, 08.04.2020 21:50 ayoismeisalex

How does the poem’s setting (in terms of time) contribute to its overall meaning?
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The poem takes place mostly at night, symbolic of the end of life and thus contributing to the theme of death.
B
The poem focuses on “Old John” as he reminisces about the past, and thus the poem’s setting takes place in two different times (past and present).
C
The poem takes place over the course of a day, symbolic of the course of one’s lifetime and thus contributing to the messages about youth and aging.
D
The poem takes place during the day and ends just before sundown, symbolic of the majority of a person’s life (i. e. adulthood), teaching the reader to value youth.

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