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Why has the mother been compared to the 'late winter's moon'?
Why has the mother been compared to the 'late winter's moon'?
Updated On: Jul 13, 2025
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The mother has been compared to the late winter’s moon which is dull and shrouded. It symbolizes the ebbing of life. The moon brings to the poets mind night or the approaching end of life. The mother like the late winter’s moon is dull, dim and dismal.
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