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The Norton Anthology of English Literature, is a book, rather a collection of books edited by Stephen Greenblatt and others.
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This poem could be looked at metaphorically. For example, the pigs could represent humans because we are often dillydallying; we are gluttonous in terms of material things.
Not to mention, a lot of us are unaware of how much we are indulging in purchasing material things. We are unaware to the point that when it is “butchering time”, which could mean the harsh repercussions of our actions, we will become devastated.
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Unbeknownst to the pigs, someone or a group of people from a company rather, are feeding portions of his or her kin to the flock of pigs.
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Ritualistic slaughter exactly what it sounds like. The slaughter is a ceremonial practice.
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They is referring to the individual, or group of individuals, who are overfeeding the pigs.
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Accept means to hold something as true—to tolerate it.
e.g.: Brian accepted the fact that life is difficult.
To except something is to prevent something or someone from being considered, included, or accepted.
e.g.: No one else thought life was difficult except Brian.
ACCEPTED COMMENT: “Except” is more commonly used as a preposition that means “not including.” It can also be a verb but that form is less common. The example sentence (“No one else thought life was difficult except Brian.”) uses “except” as a preposition, not a verb.
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Aside from greed being ‘personified as one of the deadly sins’, it is consequential to desperation. Without that object in their hands or that subject in mind, they become desperate. When people are greedy, they tend to disregard everything they cherish.
For instance, if one is greedy when it comes to money, he or she will stop at nothing to obtain it, in any way, form, or fashion, so to speak.
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Erasers are able to remove marks simply by rubbing them. The mark is constantly rubbed until the mark is no longer visible, and the surface of the page feels soft.
Figuratively speaking, Lawrence could be alluding to pain as it is often something that one would want to get rid of.
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