In “Juggler” by Richard Wilbur, the speaker and the audience witness the gravity-defying performance of the Juggler. When juggling, the Juggler changes the dull atmosphere to a lively one through his momentary triumph against gravity. The speaker observes that although the performance showed temporary victory against gravity, the Juggler made ordinary objects seem special and entertained the audience by inspiring them. The speaker describes the Juggler’s abilities using images of divine power and the change in the audience’s attitude. In the beginning of the poem, everything seems to be falling and losing momentum. The ball bounces but “less and less” and the “earth falls”. The falling image is accompanied by a disappointed tone because the
