Thomas Hardy: 'I Look into My Glass' poem analysis

‘I look into my glass’: Thomas hardy

Written in 1989 as Hardy neared the age of 60, the poem reflects on his growing awareness of age; focusing on the contrast between his weakening body and strong heart/mind.

THEMES

·       Reminiscence

·       Time / movement

·       Passion

·       Body versus mind/ heart

TONE

·       Saddened / melancholy

·       Reflective

FORM

·       ABAB rhyme presents contrast between body and heart/passions

·       Separate…