Is the lesson of the moth a poem?

Poem: “the lesson of the moth,” by Don Marquis from The Best of Don Marquis (Doubleday).

What is the theme of the lesson of the moth?

The theme of “The Lesson of the Moth” By Don Marquis is don’t live a boring life.

Who is Archy in the lesson of the moth?

(The character of Archy, created by Don Marquis in 1916, was a cockroach who had been a poet in a previous incarnation. To write he must leap headfirst onto the keys of a typewriter, and thus is unable to capitalize his letters.)

What is the best lesson learned in the story of the moth?

One lesson from the moth story is obedience; always obey those that are older than you, especially your parent, because they know better. The little moth in the story died because he disobeyed his parent and went close to the flame, which burnt him to death.

What did Rizal learn from the story of the moth?

Above all, it was from her he learned about obedience, through the story of the moth that got burned by the flame because he disobeyed his mother moth’s warning not to get too near the flame.

What is the symbolism of the parable of the moth?

It implies that there are things that certain people are willing to do even if it may cost them their lives. The cockroach in the poem represents all the people who live their lives very carefully to ensure a long one. The moth symbolizes all the people who don’t.

What is the mood of the lesson of the moth?

The mood of this poem is depressing, mysterious but philosophical. The authors tone is curious, because archy is wondering why the moth wants to kill himself on the wires. The title is telling us that the moth has a lesson to learn and to be told.

What type of figurative language is used in the lesson of the moth?

personification, because the author give voice to the moth throughout the story. But it appears first when the moth answers the question.

When was the lesson of the moth written?

The lesson of the moth

✅ Paper Type: Free Essay	✅ Subject: Education
✅ Wordcount: 1216 words	✅ Published: 1st Jan 2015

What’s the meaning of a moth?

Most commonly, moths are symbolic of death and the mysteries of the afterlife. Spiritually, death represents change, and the ending of something so that something else can begin. In many Native American cultures, they considered moths to be messengers from the spirit world, especially from those that have passed on.

What is the moral or lesson of the story?

The moral of a story is the lesson that story teaches about how to behave in the world. Moral comes from the Latin word mores, for habits. If moral is used as an adjective, it means good, or ethical. If you have a strong moral character, you are a good member of society.

What lesson did Rizal learn from the story of the moth told by his mother?