Analysis of "Earth's Answer"
Earth's Answer has strong themes of sexism, which is displayed in the phrase "Selfish father of men". The whole poem is interpreted as a metaphor for women oppression and the text outlines the unjust and cruel manner in which women are treated. The poem is narrated in first person by "Earth" and portrays men as dark, selfish, jealous and cruel and that men have imprisoned the Earth which is metaphorically representing women.
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