The Speaker
A poet at a loss for inspiration, who notices a fox creeping at the edge of the forest.
The Fox
A fox, sneaking around at the edge of a forest, who inspires the speaker to write a poem.
A poet at a loss for inspiration, who notices a fox creeping at the edge of the forest.
A fox, sneaking around at the edge of a forest, who inspires the speaker to write a poem.
The Question and Answer section for The Thought-Fox is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Check out GradeSaver's summary and analysis for Lines 9-16 in the study guide for the unit, which is readily available for your use. This section gives a detailed looked at the fox's features.
After reading and analyzing "The Thought-Fox," it's easy to see why the image of a fox emerging from the edge of a dark forest is similar to an idea developing and surfacing from the depths of a writer's mind. The fox's manner—sneaky, clever, bold...
The fox walks with intent and care. It walks neatly.
Sets neat prints into the snow