Question

In "Hanging Fire," why does the poet rarely use punctuation when the narrator shifts thoughts?
冷
To emphasize how overwhelmed the narrator feels
To suggest that each stanza is one complete thought
To prove that the narrator has difficulty focusing while talking
To show that conventional punctuation does not belong in poetry

Answer 1

In "Hanging Fire," the poet rarely uses punctuation when the narrator shifts thoughts primarily **to emphasize how overwhelmed the narrator feels**. The lack of punctuation reflects the stream-of-consciousness style and underscores the chaotic and fragmented nature of the narrator's thoughts and emotions, highlighting their sense of anxiety and confusion.