The end and the beginning 2. Analyze Answer these questions to explore how Szymborska Answer these questions about The Beginning Of The End to explore how Szymorska creates the tone
of the poem. Cite words and phrases from the poem to support your answers.
• Does the speaker use formal or informal language? What is the effect of this
choice?
• What is the speaker's attitude toward the situation he or she is describing?
• How does the tone of the poem change beginning with line 30?

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