1. Skunk Hour
In Robert Lowell's poem "Skunk Hour," the speaker carries these same qualities. ... He then states that the skunks search "in the moonlight for a bite to eat" (38). ... He then sees another set of skunks and feels that they are indeed teaching him about life. ... The speaker finds that the skunks are indeed proud of something that others would find degrading. ... Perhaps we all could learn a lesson from the skunks as well. ...
- Word Count: 1048
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School