A plant with trumpet-shaped flowers and slender stems; often used in perfume
Protagonist and king in Shakespearean tragedy King Lear
Mythic figure famous for flying too close to the sun, melting his wax wings and drowning
Large sheet of metal; often used in the construction of boilers
The Question and Answer section for William Carlos Williams: Poems is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
In the poem “The Widow’s Lament in Springtime,” Williams uses the image of a blossoming tree to symbolize grief. In the poem, the widowed speaker describes a lush scene in her backyard. Trees, bushes, and flowers are in full bloom. Even the grass...
The poem opens with the speaker, a widow, comparing her grief to her backyard in springtime. As the grass begins to grow, she notes her deep sadness at seeing this yearly burst of life without her husband. She then describes the blossoming of her...
The poem is about children's games.... the way children use their imaginations to construct games and play on their own. Toys that aren't toys but everyday items.... items that can be anything if you only take the time to imagine.
