Boston Quote by Robert Lowell
“In Boston serpents whistle at the cold.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Boston” from The Dolphin, 1973
The city feels hostile, as if even the wind whispers threats, reflecting a bleak, cold atmosphere.
In simple terms: Boston feels hostile and cold.
Key Takeaway
Notice and address environmental negativity.
Themes
urban decay
coldness
hostility
Mood
melancholic
observational
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- city planning
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
poetry
urban studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment affect your mood?
- What can soften a hostile atmosphere?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary; not all perceive the city similarly.
![“It was when Boston invited us to do a parade one November, and I was the only [Star Wars] cast member skeptical of the willingness of people to come out to see us five actors drive by in antique cars in the Boston rain. Well, it was the first time I really understood the show's popularity.” quote by John Ratzenberger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/098/john-ratzenberger-11869_actors_it-was-when-boston-invited-us-to-do-a-pa_67396.jpg)
