In John Montague's poem “The Fight,” a group of boys witnesses a physical confrontation between two men, filled with escalating tension and raw emotion. As the fight unfolds, the spectators are drawn into the chaos, experiencing a mix of fear and excitement that encapsulates the primal nature of conflict.
Opening Writing Prompt
Read John Montague’s poem “The Fight.” It is considered a narrative poem because just like “Lottery,” it tells a story. Summarize the story of the “The Fight” in no more than two sentences, maintaining the order of events.
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