Lines 12–21: The phrase "hang fire" means "to delay or be delayed in taking action or progressing." What does the title "Hanging Fire" suggest about the theme of the poem? What evidence supports your inference about the theme? This is referring to poem "Hanging Fire" by Audre Lorde

The title of the poem suggests that the speaker is unable to be delayed by her own life.

Explanation:

In the poem we can see a 14 year old girl who feels stuck behind and delayed by her own life, we can see that she has a lot of anxiety about her future and her present and this is all highlighted by the loneliness and isolation that she lives with, even within the family itself. The title of the poem shows that the girl is existing, but she does not feel that her life is advancing and progressing.

- self-esteem and a clear goal for writing

- financial security

- a room to be alone

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