The Mosquito by D.H. Lawrence: Summary
he poem ‘The Mosquito’ is taken from D.H. Lawrence’s collection of poems titled Birds, Beasts and Flowers. He is a famous novelist and poet of the 20t
Summary of The Mosquito by D.H. Lawrence The Mosquito - Summary The poem ‘The Mosquito’ is taken from D.H. Lawrence’s collection of poems titled Birds, Beasts and Flowers. He is a famous novelist and poet of the 20 th century. The poem uses the poetic technique called ‘pathetic fallacy’ and ascribes human emotions to animals and objects. In this poem the poet talks to the mosquito by treating it as a fellow companion. The poem is in a form of an assumed conversation between the poet and a mosquito. The poet raises many questions about the mosquito by using the second-person narration ‘you’ regarding its trick. The poet calls the mosquito ‘Monsieur’ and questions when did it start its trick? He observes the movements of the mosquito and comments about its high and shredded legs. It lifts its weightless body and stands upon him without his knowledge. He questions whether it is a ‘phantom’ as it comes and goes without others' knowledge. The poet heard a woman calling the mosquito ‘the …