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Saxe

A poet referenced for wit.

minor

Also known as Saxe The mind, the witty Saxe

First appearance: reminiscences

Saxe shows up with force in American Poets. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Appreciated for his humor that cheers the mind, akin to Tom Hood.
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In American Poets: Appreciated for his humor that cheers the mind, akin to Tom Hood. Later, in Saxe: Celebrated for his wit and ability to…

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TETennysonWCWill CarletonBBBryan BorohmEAEdgar Allan PoeTMTom McKaySASaxe

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse referenced characters
  • Literary and narrative figures
  • Narrative poem characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the boy’s childish joy and naive belief that he can see Ameri…

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