Question

Do a bit of research on the "aster flower." What time of year might be symbolized by the aster flower and the other images of plant life found in the poem? How do these images contribute to the overall mood of the poem?

Answer 1

fall, the over all mood is going to be almost gloomy  but with happiness at the end

Answer 2

Answer: In "the Aster Flower" by John Gould Fletcher, the time of the year is autumn because it says "the dry leaves scatter on the grass" and talks about an autumnal love. The images create a gloomy mood but also a show a golden part of love that gives joy.

Explanation: The mood is blue because the author talks about an autumnal love but gives hope and shows golden joy when he says: "Purple and gold, the aster flower , Is an image of my autumnal love, Its golden centre is like a torch, To kindle joy in the long still night"