Many Red Devils by Stephen Crane

I loved this poem. As I read it, I could see the red imps dodging a seemingly large eraser. Then the poem turned a little bit darker when Crane talked about writing with the muck. This imagery is a bit more gruesome as it forces the reader to imagine all the devils that had to be smashed to create the muck. I think Crane intends the poem to mean different thongs for everyone. All poems are interpreted differently by others, but this one is more that way because of the meanings of the devils. They can be struggle, sin, trials, anything. Whatever they represent to each person, it will be very personal. Things that reflect on people negatively are usually kept secret or at least downplayed. Because of this, the poem connects with nearly everyone. Another part of this poem that I really like is the way it makes the reader think. It has many layers to it as is common in several of Crane's poems. I enjoyed this poem a lot.

I like how in class we are able to remember distinct author styles. It gives me some hope for the test :)