Question

How does Williams create an image of pleasure triumphing over regret? Use what you know about imagism to support your answer.

Answer 1

William in a way was trying to drown out the regret, or won something even though he regrets it deep down inside.

Answer 2

The author uses one powerful image to represent a single moment in time.

The author uses concrete, physical details instead of abstract concepts.

The poem is short and focused because there are no needless words.

The poem speaks to our senses of touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing.

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