Summary Of First Deer By Joseph Bruchac

In the poem “First Deer” written by Joseph Bruchac, contrast is used to display the hunter’s reflection of his present self to his innocent youth, to show that throughout time circumstances take place that may change who you once were.

In the first line, the hunter uses the word “guts” in regard to the deer to some what deanimalize and distance himself from the reality of chasing a sentient animal. The hunter then speaks to the deer and reflects on his youth as he acknowledges his current circumstances and the difference of character he is from his past self. All of this happens while he talks to the lifeless, incognant animal; we can infer that the hunter knows the deer is not listening but insists on speaking for self closure. Judging