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Riley
Katherine
Kimmy
Eva
100
What two men are mentioned in this poem?
Her father and her husband.
100
How many children does she have?
2
100
What does Sexton mean when she says "I am a watercolor"?
She means that her position as his lover is only temporary.
100
What does the Rowing refer to physically and metaphorically?
physically=rowing a boat metaphorically=rowing back to God
200
What war is her father involved in?
World War II
200
What is the theme of the poem, "Ringing the Bells"?
ineffective therapy
200
What is the moral of "For my lover returning to his wife"?
Answer: The moral of this poem is that a husband should be loyal to his wife.
200
What is one main theme of the poem “Rowing”?
the main theme is returning to religion
300
What does the title, "And One for my Dame" refer to?
Ba Ba Black sheep (wool)
300
What suicide methods does she use?
pills/carbon monoxide
300
Is Sexton speaking from the husband, lover, or wife's point of view in this poem?
She is speaking from the lover's point of view.
300
What was Anne Sexton’s main reason for her struggle with religion?
her depression