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Poet: Anne Sexton
Poem: The Truth The Dead Know
Comment 5 of 5, added on December 10th, 2005 at 11:39 PM.
honestly, the first time i read this poem, i was confused about what she meant. But after a little research, i understood.
roseann from United States
Comment 4 of 5, added on November 5th, 2005 at 2:08 PM.
When i read this poem i thought of "Our Town" the play by Thornton Wilder in that both of these the dead know something that we humans cant comprehend ( we mourn and get upset about things that dont really matter) I believe that this poem refelcts how she feels about her parents and her childhood with them which i believe was unpleasent to say the least. I enjoy it because it really makes me think where im putting my heart. best line: "They refuse/ to be blessed, throat, eye, and knuckle bone."
Maureen
Comment 3 of 5, added on June 21st, 2005 at 4:21 PM.
The Truth The Dead Know
the speaker is trying to mourn, but does not know how to feel.it is trying to find a way to deal with loss
annie from United States
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honestly, the first time i read this poem, i was confused about what she meant. But after a little research, i understood.
roseann from United States