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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