Beware Do not Read this poem

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What does the poet refer to in the opening stanza of the poem?

Back

He refers to an episode of the television show Thriller, in which an old woman surrounded herself with mirrors.

Front

Does the end of the poem give us missing persons statistics?

Back

True.

Front

What is the metaphor in the poem?

Back

The poem is compared to a greedy mirror.

Front

What is one topic from the poem that can be used to create a theme?

Back

Obsession, Isolation, Greed, Disappearance, Reality, Fear.

Front

Who breaks into the vain old woman's house?

Back

Villagers.

Front

What is the main theme of the poem?

Back

The main theme revolves around obsession and the consequences of vanity.

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How does the poet use imagery in the poem?

Back

The poet uses vivid imagery to depict the old woman's obsession with her reflection.

Front

What literary device is predominantly used in the poem?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

What does the old woman's mirrors symbolize?

Back

The mirrors symbolize self-obsession and the inability to see beyond oneself.

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What emotion does the poem evoke regarding the old woman's fate?

Back

The poem evokes feelings of pity and fear.