Symbolism
The Springtime setting of the poem is symbolic of these elements. (2 Minimum)
Purity, Rebirth, Youth, Childhood, & Innocence
One of the people who inspired E.E. Cummings in his work and career path was this person.
His mother: Rebecca Cummings
This is the definition of Post-Modernism
Literary movement that places emphasis on personal response to history and society
This type of structure is heavily used in E.E. Cummings writing
External structure
The Balloon Man himself represents this well known religious figure.
The Devil
E.E. Cummings was born in this year.
1894
This is the definition of New Criticism
Literary criticism that considers only the text
This type of Rhyme Scheme is utilized throughout the poem In Just-
Free Verse
What is the meaning behind the children leaving their games?
A loss of innocence.
The "E.E." in E.E. Cummings stands for this.
"Edward Estlin" Cummings
One of the three characteristics that make this poem post-modernist is ____.
Embrace of Randomness, Playfulness, Fragmentation
This physical feature is present on the Balloon Man
Goat feet
The piercing whistle of the Balloon Man is symbolic of this.
Temptation
E.E. Cummings had this many marriages.
Three
Postmodernism embraces complexity, diversity, and, often, contradiction. One of the many questions of Postmodernism is this.
Is it real?
This is the amount of times the Balloon Man whistles within the poem
Three
The mud mentioned at the beginning of the poem is symbolic of what?
Sin
E.E. Cummings is known for poems that contains these three aspects of external structure.
Spacing, Punctuation, and Grammar
Cummings' unconventional use of punctuation, capitalization, and spacing contributes to the poem's playful and oddly optimistic tone. The repetition of certain words and phrases, such as "______" and "______," creates rhythm and musicality throughout the poem
Mud-luscious; Puddle-wonderful
This many children appear in the poem.
Four