The first stanza begins very monotonous, which makes sense since she lists off various details of little or no importance, just trivial numbers, and her voice portrays that well. She slows down when she gets to "like a sweet fat grape", helping the listener visualize the simile and let the image literally seep into the imagination. The rhetoric fails to become excited as the human race seemingly wipes itself out; rather, she maintains the monotony to emphasize the utter depression that takes over. The animals discover the wonders of a new planet, and regain freedom, which should be happy, but her voice remains somber, just like the scientists who cry despite the beautiful green planet in front of them.
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