2. The poem provides a dog’s insight on a firework night. It narrates how
the loud fireworks frighten the poor animal and how the dog tries to
find a safe space.
Introduction
3. What's that? Bang-Bang! Oh,
Hark, The guns are shooting in
the dark! Little guns and big
ones too, Bang–Bang-Bang!
What shall I do? Mistress,
Master, hear me yelp, I'm out-
of-doors, I want your help.
4. The poem begins with a bang. It is night and the
fireworks are shooting in the dark. There are constant
bangs and loud noises and the dog is frightened. He is
confused and cannot understand what he should do. He
calls to his mistress and master and yelps for help. He is
outside the house and wants their help to let him in
before the fireworks begin again.
5. Let me in-oh, LET ME IN
Before those fireworks begin
To shoot again-I can't bear that;
My tail is down, my ears are flat,
I'm trembling here outside the
door,
Oh, don't you love me anymore?
I think I'll die with fright
Unless you let me in to-night.
6. The fireworks are too many and too loud and he is unable to
tolerate them. Because of his fear, his tail is down and his ears
which are usually standing proud excitedly are now flat. The poor
dog is trembling with fear and wondering if his masters love him
enough to let him in the house before he dies of fear. The door
finally opens wide and the dog rushes inside towards safety.
7. Shall we let him in,
children?) Ah, now the door
is opened wide, I'm
rushing through, I'm safe
inside, The lights are on,
it's warm and grand-
Mistress, let me lick your
hand Before I slip behind
the couch.
8. The fireworks are too many and too loud and he is unable to
tolerate them. Because of his fear, his tail is down and his ears
which are usually standing proud excitedly are now flat. The poor
dog is trembling with fear and wondering if his masters love him
enough to let him in the house before he dies of fear. The door
finally opens wide and the dog rushes inside towards safety.
9. There I'll hide myself and
crouch In safety till the
BANGS are done- Then to
my kennel I will run And
guard you safely all the
night Because you
understood my fright.
10. Once inside, the atmosphere instantly changes and he feels a lot
safer. The lights are on and it’s no longer dark, the warmth inside
provides a sense of comfort to the frightened animal. The dog
wants to lick the mistress’ hand to express his affection and
gratefulness. He intends to slip behind the couch and hide.