“First Fig” by Edna St. Vincent Millay : Summary and Questions
“First Fig” by Edna St. Vincent Millay Vocabulary renascence – rebirth 1. Is the candle of the poem literal or figurative? Why do you think the author begins the poem with such a common cliché? The candle is figurative. Answers may vary. Example: Millay might have wanted a rhyme for “Friends”. However, the cliche does … Read more
