Analysis Of Gwendolyn Brook's Poem 'The Bean Eaters'

Gwendolyn Brook’s poem, “The Bean Eaters” as depicted in eleven lines, is symbolic to a more mature couple that has endured a journey filled with togetherness, obstacles, and peace. Although, its setting is surrounded with restraints, limitations, and isolation, they have lived their better days and have what’s left of their future together. The image portrayed by the author presents a quiet, sensitive, grim yet humble atmosphere. The author emphasize that the couple is of maturity, “Two who have lived their days” (6). They live in a small rental with only each others company. It is obvious that they have lived the best of their days working closely together and surviving on a strict budget, “They eat beans mostly, this old yellow