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Comment on the use of the shadows for the idea that the poet wants to convey in the poem – (A Lecture Upon the Shadow)

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central idea is the blossoming relationship between two people, which at first, flourishes, but as the day proceeds shadows and enshroud the characters idealistic vision, taunting their honesty – disillusion with one another. Light is parallel with love and truth, darkness with infidelity. Shadows are metaphorical, representing emotional detachment, their flaws, secrets distrust – conflict is internal, originating from the characters themselves – the lovers high expectations cast a shadow on the actual practical approach.

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