# LXXXIX explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ambrose Bierce.

## What happens

A brief chapter noting that the applause and praise of the people do not reach or matter in hell.

## Themes in this chapter

### Hypocrisy and Corruption

The disconnect between public acclaim and the reality of damnation suggests a critique of worldly honors.

## Key lines

> The people’s plaudits are unheard in hell.

The applause of the masses has no significance or impact in the afterlife of hell.

_Highlights the futility of seeking earthly fame or approval._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/chapters/lxxxix
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