... emotive poem is spoken by a housemaid who tends to Penelope and empathizes over the sorrowful situation of her mistress. The poem underlines the steadfast bond between Penelope and Odysseus, one where the road ahead is only towards each other. The poem expresses the meaning of gesture that that is made by both Penelope and Odysseus through the use of diction, imagery, and symbolism. The loneliness and anxiety that is bestowed upon Penelope as she waits for Odysseus is apparent within the chosen words of the poet, Edna St. Vincent Millay. The use of words such as "tired" and "tight" endows insight to readers to witness Penelope's innate commitment to prolong herself from remarrying. Wrapped in the darkness, "all through the night", Penelope stays awake to undo her weaving and "along towards morning" she weaves "all day". The poet uses diction to relate to time utilizing words such as "all", ...

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