What is the parody of, "The of the Lock" by Alexander Pope? What is the Poem about?
The parody of "The of the Lock" by Alexander Pope is called "The of the Smock" and was written by Ron Hicks.
"The of the Lock" is a mock-heroic poem that satirizes the triviality and shallowness of the 18th-century English upper class. It tells the story of a young woman named Belinda who has a lock of her hair snipped off by a young nobleman, Baron, during a social gathering. This seemingly insignificant event leads to a great dispute between the families involved, which is described in an exaggerated and ridiculous manner. The poem uses witty and humorous language to mock the social customs, vanity, and excessive concern for trivial matters of the upper class. It also explores themes of gender, power, and beauty in society.