Help me pls i dont understand this poem called the lake by ted hughes

alright im pretty sure i get it now guys thanks for all your help!

i think i understand the poem, now that you guys helped me out! i went threw and did a figurative translation of all stanzas. im presenting friday ill tell you guys how it goes. :)

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Originally Posted by Coola

i think i understand the poem, now that you guys helped me out! i went threw and did a figurative translation of all stanzas. im presenting friday ill tell you guys how it goes. :)

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If you use my reading I want you to acknowledge me in your presentation. Just say JBI, they will know who I am.


Either way, this poem once you have established to yourself what the lake represents, is easy to dissect.

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Originally Posted by Coola

i think i understand the poem, now that you guys helped me out! i went threw and did a figurative translation of all stanzas. im presenting friday ill tell you guys how it goes. :)

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If you use my reading I want you to acknowledge me in your presentation. Just say JBI, they will know who I am.


Either way, this poem once you have established to yourself what the lake represents, is easy to dissect.

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Originally Posted by Coola

do you know if its freeverse?

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Well, I can't find any underlying metrical or even rhythmic or sonic structure, so I guess it could be called
"free verse." What it certainly seems to show is a preference for idiosyncratic "private" (or "personal") meaning, as
opposed to "public" language and meaning. There are things to admire in the language...it seems very suggestive and
full of import...it makes me believe that the poet is saying something profound...but ultimately I cannot say exactly what
the poet is trying to communicate.

Some would say "so what?"

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Originally Posted by JBI

The poet is the lake.

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Not a bad interpretation, but then what to make of the opening and closing lines? "Outlets" batter the poet to death with sticks and stones?