When interpreting the meaning of "My Sweet Old Etcetera" by E.E. Cummings, the greatest consideration should be given to the poet’s feelings about war. Cummings explores the absurdity and irony of war through personal and familial perspectives, highlighting how different individuals react to the conflict. The repetitive use of "etcetera" suggests a disconnection from the seriousness of war and reflects the poet's critique of its glorification. Understanding the emotional undertones and personal reflections of the poet on war is essential to grasping the poem's overall meaning.
My Sweet Old Etcetera by E.E.Cummings my sweet old etcetera aunt lucy during the recent war could and what is more did tell you just what everybody was fighting for, my sister Isabel created hundreds (and hundreds) of socks not to mention fleaproof earwarmers etcetera wristers etcetera, my mother hoped that i would die etcetera bravely of course my father used to become hoarse talking about how it was a privilege and if only he could meanwhile my self etcetera lay quietly in the deep mud etcetera (dreaming, et cetera, of Your smileeyes knees and of your Etcetera) "my sweet old etcetera". Copyright 1926, 1954, (c) 1991 by the Trustees for the E. E. Cummings Trust. Copyright (c) 1985 by George James Firmage, from COMPLETE POEMS: 1904-1962 by E. E. Cummings, edited by George J. Firmage. Used by permission of Liveright Publishing Corporation. Question Use the poem to answer the question. What should be taken into the greatest consideration when interpreting the meaning of the poem? (1 point) Responses the poet’s family relationships the poet’s family relationships the historical context of the time the historical context of the time the symbolism that is used the symbolism that is used the poet’s feelings about war the poet’s feelings about war
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