During the discussion, a classmate of mine made a very interesting comment about the poem, "Lobsters." They said, "The author isn't comparing lobsters to humans. He is comparing humans to lobsters." These very simple words gave me a completely different perspective on this poem. It completely changed my views about the meaning of the poem. It gave it a deeper meaning.
As to how my view about the poem changed, I understand better the meaning the author was trying to portray throughout the poem. It seemed that the author was saying that lobsters are like humans in that they merely sit and await death. The author was, however, comparing humans to lobsters. The lobsters are just an analogy. It helps us to understand the theme on a deeper level. The switching of the comparison truly made a difference in the way I view this poem. It's amazing how those simple words can completely and totally alter one's view on a subject.
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