Context Of The Speaker's Poem 'Casualty'
The context of the first stanza in the poem “Casualty” is centered at a bar. The speaker is recollecting memories of another person’s behavior at the bar. The subject had the authority of receiving more food and alcoholic beverages by only portraying a gesture, which the speaker admired. The ability of the subject to receive what he or she wanted at an instance fascinated the speaker. The speaker describes the subject’s appearance as a laborer. The subject earns their wage through fishing, yet depletes their earned savings by indulging in alcoholic drinks. Meanwhile, the speaker appreciates the subject’s demeanor. The subject’s lack of expression depicts their suttle confidence and perceptive abilities. Also, the behaviors of the speaker portrays