Question

Why does E.E. Cummings describe the balloonman in "in Just" as "goat-footed"?

A.
to allude to the Greek god of music and playfulness

B.
to compare the balloonman to an animal

C.
to include sensory language

D.
to suggest a threat to Betty and Isbel

Answer 1

E.E Cumm ings describe the balloon man in 'In just' as 'goat footed' in order to allude him to the Greek god of music and playfulness. The correct option is A. The author liken the ballon man to Pan, which is the Greek god associated with herding and music.