Question

Complete the following sentence by providing a reason in brief.

In the poem, Telephone Conversation, the speaker describes the landlady as ‘Lipstick coated, long gold-rolled/Cigarette-holder pipped’ because ................

Answer 1

In the poem Telephone Conversation, the speaker describes the landlady as ‘Lipstick coated, long gold-rolled/Cigarette-holder pipped’ because he wants to highlight her stylish, sophisticated appearance, which contrasts with the serious and prejudiced conversation they are having.