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Richie Hofmann Reads Henri Cole

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Continuity through Linguistic Shifts

The poem undergoes a shift that signifies its closure and a transition in meaning. Despite the shift, the poem continues evolving, maintaining interest through linguistic changes and extended sentences. The sudden change in tone, from a children's fable to an apocalyptic setting, adds depth. The incorporation of the black bear as a central figure and the consistency in rhyme contribute to the continuity of the poem.

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