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What notion of childhood emerges out of the poem ? |
| Answer» The poem revolves around the theme of lost childhood. For the poet, childhood seems to be a thing of past. He ponders over the questions as to ‘when’ and ‘where’ did his childhood go. He tries to identify the specific moment, time or day when he lost his childhood and stepped into adulthood.The poet indicates that childhood is naive. At this stage of life, rational thinking and individuality are yet to be developed. The poet feels that his childhood is gone forever and can only be found in the innocent face of an infant. | |