Are the two things that Carl Sandburg compares in the following poem how the fog comes in to the little cat feet?

The fog comes
On little cat feet.

It sits looking
Over harbor and city
On silent haunches
And then moves on.

User Icon for Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
12 years ago

What two things was Sandburg comparing?

User Icon for Dakota Dakota answered
12 years ago

the cat and the fog

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

Yes, in the poem "Fog" by Carl Sandburg, the poet compares the way in which the fog moves to the way a cat walks. He describes how the fog comes in "On little cat feet," suggesting that it moves silently and gracefully, much like a cat. The fog sits quietly, observing the harbor and the city, just as a cat might observe its surroundings from a distance. Once it has lingered for a while, it "moves on," much like a cat would casually wander away from a spot.

To understand this comparison, you could analyze the language and imagery used in the poem. Look for hints that indicate the way the fog moves and behaves, and then relate them to the characteristics associated with cats - their stealth, agility, and quietness. By identifying these descriptions and their underlying meanings, you can arrive at the understanding that the fog in the poem is being likened to a cat.