... lit at night, back at the beginning of the world" (Old), allows this man to be imagined in a world that the readers find familiar, in turn, making this poem more relatable. Because of the relatable setting in the poem, Olds could leave most of the environment to the mind of the reader without explaining as much, which differs when looking ... of the fictional story. In many lines in the "Ones Who Walk Away from Olemas" the narrator clearly states that the utopia is one of your own mind's pleasure. The narrator, while laying the foundation of the utopia says, "Perhaps it would be best if...

• Word Count: 870
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate