Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem. In "Daystar" by Rita Dove, how does the image of the woman closing her eyes and wanting to "see only her own vivid
blood" affect the poem?
O It helps convey her deep need for some peaceful time alone.
It suggests the woman's deep regrets over her mistakes.
O It indicates that, deep down, the woman is selfish.
It highlights the way being a mother makes the woman feel alive.

sight: watching a movie

touch: petting a dog

smell: smelling dinner

hearing: listening to music

taste: eating pizza

"the tune the he might never know again." this part build anticipation. dexter got extremely happy by the piano tune. he could see what he was living at that moment in his life throught this feeling. the reader might want to learn more about his happy life. in fact, he called it a state of   'ecstasy'. the fact that he had got in a mood of intense appreciation and that everything about him was extremely bright and glamorous might lead the reader to feel that this state of happiness may not last long. the two parts from the excerpt that exemplify the anticipation are: " the sound of the "; " it was a know again."