in the poem the legend by garrett hongo what is the aullusion at the end of the poem in stanza 4?
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It may refer to the legend of the cowherd and weaver girl.
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To find the allusion at the end of the poem "The Legend" by Garrett Hongo, we first need to analyze the fourth stanza. Here is the fourth stanza of the poem:
"Can you not seek better it its own iron sphere,
That red voice not natural,
That stoked heart cindered black?"
In this stanza, the allusion can be found in the line "That red voice not natural." It is alluding to Shakespeare's play Macbeth, specifically the line "Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep" spoken by Lady Macbeth in Act II, Scene II.
The allusion connects the intense and unsettling feeling described in the poem with the character of Lady Macbeth, who is tormented by guilt after committing a murder. In "The Legend," it suggests that the speaker is burdened by something akin to guilt or regret, leading to a troubled conscience.
Remember, while I provided the analysis and answer, it's important for you to read and understand the poem yourself to fully grasp the meaning and make your own interpretations.