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THE WIFEBEATER, by             Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: There will be mud on the carpet tonight
Last Line: And the wife and daughter knit into each other / until they are killed
Subject(s): Women – Abused; Family Life; Theology




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