Theodore Roethke: Poems
My Papa's Waltz
Which sentence bes summarizes the poem? Use 2 quotes from the text to defend your answer.
1) Physical abuse can be a part of growing up
2) the working man becomes a slave to alcohol, and his kids become the target of his rage.
3) though it upset mom, father and son would wrestle late at night which kept thier bond very close.
4) To cope with a difficult life a father drinks late into the night while mom and children wait up for him
Explanation use 2 quotes
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