Our Two Opinions by Eugene Field
The poem explores the theme of childhood innocence and the passing of time. It describes two children's differing perspectives on life, with one being carefree and the other being more serious and aware of mortality. The poem highlights the contrast between the joys of youth and the inevitability of growing up.
By Eugene Field · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Narrative, War Literature · 471 words
First lines
Us two wuz boys when we fell out, -- Nigh to the age uv my youngest now; Don't rec'lect what't wuz about, Some small deeff'rence, I'll allow. Lived next neighbors twenty years, A-hatin' each other, me 'nd Jim, -- He havin' _his_ opinyin uv _me_, 'Nd _I_ havin' _my_ opinyin uv _him_.
Grew up together 'nd would n't speak, Courted sisters, 'nd marr'd 'em, too; Tended same meetin'-house oncet a week, A-hatin' each other through 'nd through! But when Abe Linkern asked the West F'r soldiers, we answered, -- me 'nd Jim, -- _He_ havin' _his_ opinyin uv _me_, 'Nd _I_ havin' _my_ opinyin uv _him_.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Narrative, War Literature, Humor, American Literature
- Length: 471 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Narrative — The poem tells a story of two individuals with differing opinions who reconcile before a battle.
- War Literature — The themes revolve around conflict, camaraderie, and the impact of war on personal relationships.
- Humor — The use of dialect and light-hearted tone in parts of the poem adds a humorous element to the narrative.
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Humor · Satire · Essays · Wit · Irony · Social Commentary · Critique · American Literature · 19th Century · Cultural Analysis · Politics · Society