Introduction to reflections of a gift of watermelon pickle recieved from a friend called Felicity.

Introduction to a close analysis of Reflections of a Gift of Watermelon Pickle received from a Friend called Felicity.

In the poem Reflections of a Gift of Watermelon Pickle received from a Friend called Felicity by John Tobias we see clearly the main theme of the experiences childhood. We can look at the intertwining of childhood and adulthood through each stanza of the poem by analysing key ideas we are shown. Some key images are the motif of the watermelon and and also the metaphor of unicorns. We see the nostalgic memories of summers past in the preservation of the watermelon.