Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth
How does the poet use symbolism in the poem, Grandfather's Hands, from the collection, Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth?
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In the poem, Grandfather's Hands, the grandfather's hands represent the physical bond between him and his wife. The poem focuses on moments of tenderness between the two, centered around his hands. This highlights the love the two share, and shows that the hands can be instruments of love and care.
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