Never To Dream Of Spiders Analysis

In Never to Dream of Spiders by Audre Lorde, the speaker attempts to move on from the loss of their significant other. In the first line, they say, “Time collapses between the lips of strangers.” (Lorde) They spend a great deal of time with strangers because they aim to erase the pain of their loved one’s death from their mind. A frequent method for moving on from someone is to cling on to any relationship possible. The narrator occupies themselves with anyone they can find, as it is easier than dwelling on their agonizing heartbreak. They clearly strive to heal from their anguish by seeking comfort from strangers in their new relationships. In stanza four, the narrator wistfully reminisces of “The smell of your neck in August.” (Lorde). The