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Comment 2 of 2, added on October 28th, 2005 at 9:15 AM.
Some thoughts: the white house and island are metaphors for his actual body, so the gables and turrets are where his eyes and ears naturally sit. When I first read this I thought he was located somewhere inside of the house or on the island, but I believe he is the island. What are the flying birds, fish, rain, and ships? I, again, believe that since he is the island and house, welcoming sailors and ships onto the island don't mean in his vicinity or into his home, but into his heart or something similar.
benn egan from United States
Comment 1 of 2, added on October 25th, 2005 at 4:11 AM.
this poem shows fear and uncertainty, asking himself questions'shall i let in the stranger' Dylan is obviously contemplating what to do.
Natalie from United Kingdom
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Some thoughts: the white house and island are metaphors for his actual body, so the gables and turrets are where his eyes and ears naturally sit. When I first read this I thought he was located somewhere inside of the house or on the island, but I believe he is the island. What are the flying birds, fish, rain, and ships? I, again, believe that since he is the island and house, welcoming sailors and ships onto the island don't mean in his vicinity or into his home, but into his heart or something similar.
benn egan from United States