1. Answer:
The main idea of this poem is to cherish our pets and love them regardless of their mischievous behavior.
1. Explanation:
Written by an American native who happens to be a singer as well named Jimmy Stewart. The poet elaborates on his love for his dog and how much he cared for him. He wrote this poem as a tribute to his deceased pet. It was published in 1989.
The name of his dog is Beau. He would sleep with the poet and his wife named Gloria. The poet missed him a lot after his death hence, to remember him he wrote this poem.
2. Answer:
- The thematic idea of stanza 2 and 3 is that the poet got himself a pet and named him Beau, but he would listen to him regardless of all his efforts to make him obey his commands.
- The dog would never sit or stay. He was very little in age and did everything the way he wanted to. The poet explains that animals lack disciple when they are young and you have to train them to behave well.
- He also describes various incidents where his dog bite him when he tried to stop him from doing various things.
