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Syzhk3 Posted 15 years ago
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What's the meaning of "fair" in this poem?
I'm not sure of the meaning of "fair" in this following poem.
THE LITTLE HAREBELL
Tell me,little harebell,
Are you lonely here
Blooming in the shadow
On this rock so drear?
"Clinging to this bit of earth
As if in mid-air
With your sweet face turned to me
Looking strangely fair?"
I've checked the dictionary,there is seven different meanings of the word "fair".
And I'm not sure which is the correct one in this context.
THE LITTLE HAREBELL
Tell me,little harebell,
Are you lonely here
Blooming in the shadow
On this rock so drear?
"Clinging to this bit of earth
As if in mid-air
With your sweet face turned to me
Looking strangely fair?"
I've checked the dictionary,there is seven different meanings of the word "fair".
And I'm not sure which is the correct one in this context.
Top answer
As used here, "fair" is an allusion to a fair-skinned complexion. The following is an explanation of "fair" and how if applies to skin and complexion: In Europe, before the Industrial Revolution, pale skin was preferred and was a sign of high social status. The poorer classes worked outdoors and got darker skin from exposure to the sun, while the upper class stayed indoors and had light skin.
- As used here, "fair" is an allusion to a fair-skinned complexion.
- The following is an explanation of "fair" and how if applies to skin and complexion: In Europe, before the Industrial Revolution, pale skin was preferred and was a sign of high social status.
- The poorer classes worked outdoors and got darker skin from exposure to the sun, while the upper class stayed indoors and had light skin.
- [83] However, when not strictly monitored these cosmetics caused lead poisoning.
- Achieving a light-skinned appearance was brought about in many other ways, including the use of arsenic to whiten skin, and powders.
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As used here, "fair" is an allusion to a fair-skinned complexion.
The following is an explanation of "fair" and how if applies to skin and complexion:
In Europe, before the Industrial Revolution, pale skin was preferred and was a sign of high social status. The poorer classes worked outdoors and got darker skin from exposure to the sun, while the upper class stayed indoors and ha
The following is an explanation of "fair" and how if applies to skin and complexion:
In Europe, before the Industrial Revolution, pale skin was preferred and was a sign of high social status. The poorer classes worked outdoors and got darker skin from exposure to the sun, while the upper class stayed indoors and ha
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I agree with every statement that you made here except for your closing statement. I submit that the preference for fair-skin continues to this day.
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