A Servant to Servants
The poem explores the relationship between a farmer and his wife, highlighting their struggles with domesticity and the drudgery of rural life. The speaker describes the wife's daily chores and her frustration with being treated like a servant by her husband. The poem critiques the societal expectations placed on women to manage households and care for families without recognition or appreciation.
By Robert Frost · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Psychological Fiction · 2,077 words
First lines
I didn't make you know how glad I was To have you come and camp here on our land.
I promised myself to get down some day And see the way you lived, but I don't know!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Frost
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Realism
- Length: 2,077 words
- Structure: 1 section, 84 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as meter, rhyme, and imagery.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by dialogue and monologue, exploring personal and interpersonal conflicts.
- Psychological Fiction — The themes delve into mental health, personal struggles, and the psychological state of the protagonist.
- Domestic Fiction — The setting and plot revolve around domestic life and the challenges faced within a household.
Tags
Poetry · Farming · Family · Marriage · Conflict · Nature · Rural Life · Domesticity · Work · Responsibility · Relationships · Communication