The significance is that he wasn't willing to let go of his chances of trying again. "They dragged Robert out the door, knees stiff, feet dragging."
<span>Since the narrator's is anonymous, it gives the reader a chance to place themselves in the situation. This helps the reader better understand whats going on and helps form opinions. </span>
Onomatopoeia is a literary device in which a word is named after the sound it is trying to describe. Splash, sizzle, and meow are all examples of onomatopoeia. So, let's look at the poem in question. Examples of onomatopoeia in this poem can include "sputter," "mutter," "snap," and "hummed." Hope this helps.
Capricious (adj.)
1590s, "humorous;" c. 1600, "apt to change the mind suddenly, fickle," from French capricieux "whimsical" (16c.), from Italian capriccioso, from capriccio (see caprice).