James Wright's Autumn Begins In Martins Ferry, Ohio Summary

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James Wright’s “Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio” reveals a rather pessimistic narrative of the various lifestyles that are described, and also the inescapable destinies that hold for the townspeople. This utmost despair experienced through the people, forms an ambition that transcends onto their children; who are their last hope. Therefore “Autumn Begins”, the season that holds many possibilities for the townspeople, and even a glance into the past for others. The first stanza of the poem begins at the Shreve High football stadium, where the narrator is shown to be located. While reading further into the poem, it also becomes somewhat clear that this narrator is James Wright. While he is at the stadium, it could be speculated that Wright

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