In the poem ""
by , the poet describes the
blacksmith as a large, strong man with long, black hair and a tan
face. In
stanza one, the reader discovers he has "large and sinewy hands."
Additionally, the poet compares the "muscles of his brawny arms" to "iron
bands" to emphasize the blacksmith's physical strength. In stanza two, the poet goes on
to
describe his hair as "crisp, and black, and long," and "his face is like
the
tan." All of these characteristics are physical.
However, as the poem
proceeds, the reader discovers more important
information about the blacksmith. In stanza five,
it is revealed that the
blacksmith is religious and attends church on Sunday with his children.
Next,
it is revealed that the blacksmith's wife is deceased, and he is raising his family on
his
own. He still grieves for the loss of his wife, throughout all the
difficulties and hard work he
faces.
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