What historical event does 'Half Hanged Mary' allude to?
Half Hanged Mary by Margaret Atwood

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The Salem Witch Trials.
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What is zeugma, and how is it used in 'Half Hanged Mary'?
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Zeugma is a rhetorical device that connects two or more ideas; in the poem, it emphasizes that choking inhibits both words and air.
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What does the sun symbolize in the line 'Sun comes up, huge and blaring, no longer a simile for God'?
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The sun is no longer a symbol of renewal and hope.
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What does the 'medallion of my ordeal' represent in the poem?
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It symbolizes the speaker's transformation.
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What does the question 'Or is it, Lord?' convey about the speaker's state of mind?
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The speaker is uncertain about the power of prayer.
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What is the significance of the title 'Half Hanged Mary'?
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It reflects the theme of survival and the liminal state between life and death.
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How does the poem explore themes of gender and power?
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It critiques the historical oppression of women and highlights Mary’s resilience.
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