Which one of the following is most influential to the substance of Hallowell’s “The Dinning Table”?
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A.
the structure of the poem -
B.
the atmosphere of the poem -
C.
the poetic style -
D.
the setting of the poem
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The time and place including the prevailing occurence at the time when the poem was written, in Sierra Leone during the war, is of crucial importance as to defining why the poem bothers on brutality and the horrors of war.
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