Mirror

Front

What is the main theme of the poem 'Mirror'?

Back

The main theme of the poem 'Mirror' is the inevitability of beauty fading over time.

Front

How does the poem shift in its second stanza?

Back

The poem shifts in the second stanza by focusing on the woman’s reactions to her reflection.

Front

What literary device is used in line 2 with the word 'swallow'?

Back

The word 'swallow' in line 2 is an example of personification.

Front

What effect does personification have in the context of the poem?

Back

Personification conveys the way the mirror completely consumes whatever it sees.

Front

What does the speaker mean by 'She rewards me with tears, and an agitation of hands'?

Back

The speaker enjoys the emotion it has caused in the woman, indicating a complex relationship with her reflection.

Front

What can be inferred from lines 15-18 of the poem?

Back

The lines suggest that the speaker (the mirror) is important to the woman, reflecting her changing beauty and identity.

Front

What does the phrase 'in me she has drowned a young girl' imply?

Back

It implies that the mirror reflects the woman's lost youth and the passage of time.

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'like a terrible fish' in the poem?

Back

The phrase 'like a terrible fish' suggests a grotesque and harsh reality of aging and the loss of beauty.

Front

How does the mirror serve as a symbol in the poem?

Back

The mirror symbolizes self-reflection, truth, and the harsh reality of aging.

Front

What emotions does the woman experience when looking into the mirror?

Back

The woman experiences sadness, agitation, and a sense of loss when looking into the mirror.