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What does the phrase 'fever on my brow' symbolize in the poem?
What does the phrase 'fever on my brow' symbolize in the poem?
- Physical illness
- Burning troubles and worries of adulthood (correct)
- Joyful memories
- Refreshing experiences
Why can't summer pools cool the fever on the poet's brow anymore?
Why can't summer pools cool the fever on the poet's brow anymore?
- The poet now prefers winter pools.
- The poet has developed a dislike for summer pools.
- The poet's current troubles are more intense than what he experienced as a child. (correct)
- The poet's fever is no longer treatable.
What is the contrast between the poet's childhood experience and his current state according to the text?
What is the contrast between the poet's childhood experience and his current state according to the text?
- The poet is now more carefree than in his childhood.
- Summer pools are now inadequate to cool the fever on his brow. (correct)
- Summer pools are more effective now than in childhood.
- The poet's troubles in adulthood are less compared to his childhood.
What does the phrase 'cooling effect of summer pools' refer to in the text?
What does the phrase 'cooling effect of summer pools' refer to in the text?
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What do the lines 'summer pools could hardly cool the fever on my brow' suggest about the poet's current state?
What do the lines 'summer pools could hardly cool the fever on my brow' suggest about the poet's current state?
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Poetic Imagery and Symbolism
- The line "And summer pools could hardly cool the fever on my brow!" is a poetic expression of the poet's emotional state as an adult.
- The "summer pools" symbolize a source of comfort and relief in the poet's childhood.
- The "fever on my brow" is a metaphor for the stress, worries, and troubles of adulthood.
- The poet is suggesting that even the things that brought comfort in the past (summer pools) can no longer alleviate the emotional pain and concerns of growing up.
- The image of a "fever on my brow" emphasizes the intensity and severity of the poet's emotional struggles as an adult.
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