1. Art in the Modern World
(This cycle calls to mind the myth of Sisyphus, a story of a man condemned to eternally roll a large stone up a mountain, only to have it fall back over him and roll to the bottom each time.) ... The passage reveals the stunning reality of the hunchback, as this "woman figure" is his nighttime companion (whether figurative or literal, Thomas leaves open to interpretation) and his only friend. ... However, even though Thomas hints at the hunchback's nighttime relief as an artist, overall the poem itself leaves the reader distraught. Thomas clearly does not attempt to restore order or co...
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