the mother Learning Guide: Table of Contents
Introduction
The Poem
Themes
Quotes
Life, Consciousness, and Existence
Life, Consciousness, and Existence Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Guilt and Blame
Guilt and Blame Quotes
Politics
Politics Quotes
Stanza 1
Stanza 2
Stanza 3
Summary
Analysis
Symbols, Imagery, Wordplay
Direct Address
Food and Hunger
Form and Meter
Speaker
The Poem
Themes
Quotes
Life, Consciousness, and Existence
Life, Consciousness, and Existence Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Guilt and Blame
Guilt and Blame Quotes
Politics
Politics Quotes
Stanza 1
Stanza 2
Stanza 3
Summary
Analysis
Symbols, Imagery, Wordplay
Direct Address
Food and Hunger
Form and Meter
Speaker