# II: The Twilight Turns from Amethyst explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by James Joyce.

## What happens

The chapter depicts the transition of twilight from amethyst to deeper blue, as a lamp glows pale green and an old piano plays a sedate, slow, and gay air. A woman bends over the yellow keys, her head inclining, with shy thought, grave wide eyes, and wandering hands, as the twilight darkens with amethyst lights.

## Themes in this chapter

### Nature and Mood

The shifting twilight colors and the lamp's glow set a reflective, melancholic mood.

### Art and Creativity

The old piano and the woman's playing evoke a creative, musical atmosphere.

## Character check-ins

### Narrator

Observes the twilight and the scene with the piano player.

### Weeping Woman

Bends over the piano keys, playing with shy thought and wandering hands.

## Key lines

> The twilight turns from amethyst To deep and deeper blue

The evening sky changes from a purple hue to an increasingly dark blue.

_Describes the visual transition of twilight._

> She bends upon the yellow keys, Her head inclines this way.

She leans over the piano keys, tilting her head in a particular direction.

_Depicts the woman's posture and focus while playing._

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