By Karim Maksoud
The title of the poem is a symbolic tool used in poetry mostly to refer to some kind of obstacle or hindrance in the path a protagonist is following. Mr. RAB uses the same for a thing that causes confusion. As the poem starts, it gives the reader a sense of happiness that the girl feels which can be understood by key words used in first and second stanzas, such as “skipped, ran, joy, toy, sang, delight, ecstatic, and bright”. It brings a mood of happiness to the reader as he sees this young lady elated.
As we proceed to the third stanza which seems to be the turning point of the poem, a sense of worry comes along. The girl thinks that something will come in the way and her happiness will not last very long. At this stage, Mr. RAB creates curiosity in readers as to what is that element which disturbs this young lady. At the end of the stanza even though having this feeling of apprehension the girl sill hopes that she stays happy forever.
It is in the fourth stanza that the symbolic tool “fog” is introduced to the reader. As in the denotation, the word “fog” means “a dark condition in the atmosphere that makes it difficult to see” or it also means “confusion and bewilderment”. Mr. RAB uses it to show the state of confusion in this work. As the fog advances, the girl gets confused as to whether her happiness will stay or will change. Even in the state of confusion she strongly hopes to have the experience of happiness.
In the final stanza, Mr. RAB portrays how this girl’s complete character changes. She is transformed from being happy and delighted to sad and depressed. The words “frowns and cries” most importantly contrasts the first stanza when she was happy. She feels that her happiness is turned into depression as the “fog” “embraces” her.
This is a very important stanza as it reveals the theme as whole as well as the moral behind the story. Mr. RAB says that the “fog” to the girl is like an “old friend” who comes back to her life reminding her of something sad that happened. Her depression is very strong as she cannot even recognize her face in the mirror. The poem in general talks about a situation in human life which has great a impact on one’s state of being. Therefore, this poem is a very creative work by Mr. RAB portraying the bipolar nature of people with extreme characteristics.
The title of the poem is a symbolic tool used in poetry mostly to refer to some kind of obstacle or hindrance in the path a protagonist is following. Mr. RAB uses the same for a thing that causes confusion. As the poem starts, it gives the reader a sense of happiness that the girl feels which can be understood by key words used in first and second stanzas, such as “skipped, ran, joy, toy, sang, delight, ecstatic, and bright”. It brings a mood of happiness to the reader as he sees this young lady elated.
As we proceed to the third stanza which seems to be the turning point of the poem, a sense of worry comes along. The girl thinks that something will come in the way and her happiness will not last very long. At this stage, Mr. RAB creates curiosity in readers as to what is that element which disturbs this young lady. At the end of the stanza even though having this feeling of apprehension the girl sill hopes that she stays happy forever.
It is in the fourth stanza that the symbolic tool “fog” is introduced to the reader. As in the denotation, the word “fog” means “a dark condition in the atmosphere that makes it difficult to see” or it also means “confusion and bewilderment”. Mr. RAB uses it to show the state of confusion in this work. As the fog advances, the girl gets confused as to whether her happiness will stay or will change. Even in the state of confusion she strongly hopes to have the experience of happiness.
In the final stanza, Mr. RAB portrays how this girl’s complete character changes. She is transformed from being happy and delighted to sad and depressed. The words “frowns and cries” most importantly contrasts the first stanza when she was happy. She feels that her happiness is turned into depression as the “fog” “embraces” her.
This is a very important stanza as it reveals the theme as whole as well as the moral behind the story. Mr. RAB says that the “fog” to the girl is like an “old friend” who comes back to her life reminding her of something sad that happened. Her depression is very strong as she cannot even recognize her face in the mirror. The poem in general talks about a situation in human life which has great a impact on one’s state of being. Therefore, this poem is a very creative work by Mr. RAB portraying the bipolar nature of people with extreme characteristics.
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