Then sail, my fine lady, on the billowing wave -The water below is as dark as the grave,And maybe you'll sink in your little blue boat -It's hope, and hope only, that keeps us afloat
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In Margaret Atwood's "The Penelopiad," the speaker addresses a fine lady, urging her to embark on a journey across a tumultuous sea. The imagery of the dark water suggests danger and uncertainty, hinting that she might not survive the voyage in her small boat. This creates a contrast between the beauty of sailing and the underlying threat lurking beneath the surface.
The lines emphasize the fragile nature of hope, portraying it...
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