The Plight Of The Toads: An Analysis
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Toad. The word conjures up images of a grotesque, little amphibian
and yet it is this little animal that Larkin decides to base his poem on.
He describes two toads. One is the exterior influence that society has on
and individual to work, and the other is the interior or personal prompting
to wo ....
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.... is a ugly and repulsive entity, and its ugliness is contagious. A
second interpretation of the word toad can be found from fairy tales. In
these types of works the toad is often seen as something detestable on the
exterior and yet of great value or beauty on the interior. An example of
this is the toad that when kissed by the princess was turned into a prince.
In order for the real identity of this amphibian to be realized, one must
to get past the outer shell. In keeping with this explan ....
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