Question

What sort of tone does Bly take to his subject matter in “Counting Small-boned Bodies”? Do you think his tone matches his true feelings, or the themes of his poem? Why or why not? Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Answer 1

In the poem "Counting Small-boned Bodies" written by Robert Bly, Bly creates a sort of sympathy for his readers. A bit of innocence is shed on the readers as they learn what happens to the war victims. Their bodies sit there serving as nothing but a trophy for the world to commemorate the war. Bly states all the things that they could serve purposes for but none that which will happen.