How does the poem Out, Out- by Robert Frost demonstrate Loss?
Before checking out the loss, look at the sinister way that the saw is depicted. In the first few lines, it is personified in an ominous way. Notice the cacaphonous sounds of how it “snarled and rattled.” The harsh sounds of a saw seem more sinister here (the way a vicious dog would snarl). And it “had to bear a load,” which suggests that the saw is wearied or not pleased by its task….until the sister calls “Supper.” Now saw is personified in a sinister way. It seems to “know what supper meant,”: That is, it’s ready to eat, and its supper is the little boy’s hand. Loss is shown as the boy helplessly begs to keep his hand. He sees the damage, though, and knows “all was spoiled.” Still, he repeats his “Don’t let him” plea. This shows loss since the boy has no control and is begging even though his “hand was gone already.” At this point, the reader feels connected with this helpless boy as he lays there and “puffed his lips out with his breath.” The next lines are completely unexpected.
