Analysis of I Look Into My Glass By Thomas Hardy
...rinkling face and his young and strong heart. He feels neglected by others especially his own family and closest friends. Finally, he describes his feelings towards time. Then he compares time to a thief that steals his youth and gives him in return few good memories and passion. Theme: The main theme is the cruel experience of old age. Analysis: In the first stanza, the speaker describes himself viewing his appearance especially his wrinkling face and it shocked him. He also wonders why his body is frail, thin, and weak although his heart is full of youth, young and strong. He uses a metaphor in comparing his young heart and frail body. The tone in this stanza is pathetic. In the second stanza, the speaker continues his agony experience by telling us that old age can make u feel lonely and neglected by others especially family and friends and that he wishes to rest in peace forever in his grave. The speaker uses a metaphor in comparing the neglected friends to cold hearts. He also uses a symbol (endless rest) to refer to death. The tone in this stanza is indifferent. Finally, in the third stanza, the speaker wants to attract o...