In this
poem, Lowell contrasts the city of London, which makes her feel unhappy and alienated, to the
moon, which gives her a sense of comfort and familiarity. Therefore, one of the themes of the
poem you could explore would be that of civilization versus nature. What are some reasons the
narrator gives for disliking the city (civilization)? What are some reasons she gives for
preferring the moon (nature)?
Lowell uses poetic devices to reinforce the
aspects of the city she doesn't like. For example, she ends line four by suddenly breaking off
at the word "lies" and continuing the sentence on the next line. This is called
enjambment, and initially leads us to believe the city doesn't "lie" like a slow
moving river but tells falsehoods. This indicates that she dislikes the city because it is a
place...
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