3. " Discuss the diction of the poem. Look up any words with which you are unfamiliar and point out words which are particularly well chosen, explaining why."
"Toads"
The diction in this poem is very humorous, and relates to the feelings of most of the working force. The "toad" of work is something that everyone can relate to. His use of "squat on my life" was very endearing because that is what work seems to do. A few lucky people enjoy what they do for a living, but for most it is only a means to and end and a way to keep their livelihood. Thus, it only squats on life and is not a very looked-forward-to part of it. He also says that something toad-like in him "hunkers", which infers that something inside him is permanent. This is his desire for fortune, fame, and women. Our desire for worldly things is what drives us to work. Our want for these things is stronger than our displeasure at working for them.
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