Question
My Sweet Old Etceter gage 12 of 12
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)
Use the poem to answer the question.
What should be taken into the greatest consideration when interpreting the meaning of the poem?
the poet's family relationships
• the symbolism that is used
• the historical context of the time
• the poet's feelings about war
Which is the correct answer?
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)
Use the poem to answer the question.
What should be taken into the greatest consideration when interpreting the meaning of the poem?
the poet's family relationships
• the symbolism that is used
• the historical context of the time
• the poet's feelings about war
Which is the correct answer?
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **the poet's feelings about war**.
While family relationships, symbolism, and historical context can all play roles in understanding the poem, the primary focus is on the poet's feelings and attitudes towards war, as expressed through the tone and content of the poem. E.E. Cummings uses the references to familial interactions and experiences during the war to convey a deeper emotional response to the chaos and futility of conflict.
While family relationships, symbolism, and historical context can all play roles in understanding the poem, the primary focus is on the poet's feelings and attitudes towards war, as expressed through the tone and content of the poem. E.E. Cummings uses the references to familial interactions and experiences during the war to convey a deeper emotional response to the chaos and futility of conflict.