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This Be The Verse Essay
Philip Larkin’s poetry was considered to be sexist, racist and reactionary. Despite the criticism, he was considered to be a widely celebrated and arguably one of the finest poets. However, Larkin was a solitary Englishman that disliked fame. This Be the Verse, was no exception to criticism. The very first line is what caught my attention and made me want to read the entire poem. Right away, the author clearly lets the reader know the theme of the poem: history repeats itself by stating “Man hands on misery to man”. However, blaming your parents for your own issues could be considered a social issue, scapegoating. The poem states, “They fuck you up, your mum and dad.” Anger seems to be the main tone of the poem, “They fill you with the
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