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Lady of the house. Queen bee. She is far more unconscious, far more dangerous than me. Listen, I was always my own worst enemy. She has taken even this from me. She dishes up her dreams...
- Stanza One
- Stanza Two
- Stanza Three
- Stanza Four
- Stanza Five
- Stanza Six
When first beginning this poem the lack of capitalization at the beginning and the fact that the first word of the poem is “is” can be confusing. After taking a moment to consider what this portion of the sentence is saying, it becomes clear that the title is meant to start the poem. So really the first line would read, “My Rival’s House is peopled...
In the second stanza, she moves away from the simple surfaces to parts of the rest of the house. The speaker notes how at the door, The “we” she is referring to is unclear at this point. They all take their shoes off in order to not mess up the “parquet floor.” It is an important sign of wealth and the desire to burn money on luxuries. It also spea...
The third stanza is the longest of ‘My Rival’s House.’ In it, the speaker goes through a number of other things she can find sitting around the house. Two items are the silver sugar tongs and salver. At this point that another character is introduced into ‘My Rival’s House,’ a man. Perhaps this is a partner or friend visiting alongside the speaker....
It is in stanza four that the relationship between the rival and the speaker is made clear. The speaker is married to her rival’s son, or is at least in a committed relationship with him. The mother is the difficult woman she is having a hard time growing used to. The speaker wants to make sure that she addresses all sides of this relationships so ...
The speaker refocuses herself on the “Lady of the house” in the fifth stanza. These lines show derision, but also emphasize the dominant role the mother takes in the household. She is clearly in charge of everything and has a great “unconscious” power over her son. The mother is able to control him from near and far. Again, repetition is used to em...
In the last four lines, the speaker recognizes the fact that there is no way the two are ever going to come to terms. The mother makes food that is prepared with “salt tears.” This speaks to her dislike of the speaker and the general fact that her son is in a relationship. No matter what changes, the speaker knows that her “rival” will never “give ...
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- October 9, 1995
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Stanza five. In the penultimate stanza, it is the rival who again becomes the focus. The speaker uses euphemisms to describe her dominant position in the household - Lady of the house/Queen Bee....
Lochhead's rival is the Queen bee of the house, unconscious and dangerous, more so than Lochhead, who notes she used to be her own worst enemy, but her rival changed that. She serves dreams at breakfast time, and her tears flavor their soup. She will not give up. For my Grandmother Knitting.
Oct 21, 2008 · Slater is actually pretty great at being both Edward and Henry. Edward's disdain for anything mundane is quite palpable, but not overly-cooked and Henry's queasy quest for a small piece of...
Jun 22, 2024 · “My Own Worst Enemy” is a song that resonates with many people due to its relatable theme of self-sabotage and inner struggles. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who consistently makes poor choices and lets their insecurities get in the way of their happiness and success.
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