1. The Silken Tent - Poem Analysis
Robert Frost opens, "The Silken Tent," with the line, "she is as in a field a silken tent," and immediately creates an image of plain, and simple beauty (Frost 1). ... Although the tent may look plainly beautiful in a field at midday, the tent is also standing firm against the summer sun, supported by a strong, "central cedar pole" (Frost 4). ... This Godly aura, "signifies the sureness of her soul" (Frost 7). ... "She," as the poet says, is like the silken tent. ... Robert Frost shows us a woman that surrounds anyone with love, and thought yet is strong...
- Word Count: 544
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School