The Idea of Order at Key West
Describe symbolism in The Idea of Order at Key West by Wallace Stevens
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The sea suggests a state of chaos in its "constant cry," "grinding water," and "gasping wind." Later, Stevens reinforces these images with his description of "the ever-hooded, tragic-gestured sea" expressing a "dark voice." Here, the turbulence of the water symbolizes the turbulence of life.
The Idea of Order at Key West