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The woman was old and ragged and grey
And bent with the chill of the Winter’s day.
And bent with the chill of the Winter’s day.
Line by Line
Line 1: "The woman was old and ragged and grey"
Important words
ragged
→ wearing old and torn clothes
grey
→ grey-haired because of old age
Meaning:
The poem introduces an elderly woman who looks poor, worn and old.
Line 2: "And bent with the chill of the Winter’s day."
Important words
bent
→ not standing straight
chill
→ strong cold
Meaning:
The winter cold has made the old woman bend her body.
Summary of Stanza 1
" The woman was old and ragged and grey "
(The poem introduces an elderly woman who looks poor, worn and old.)
" And bent with the chill of the Winter’s day. "
(The winter cold has made the old woman bend her body.)
Overall meaning: The poet introduces an elderly woman whose age, worn clothes and bent body show weakness.
