When one becomes a father, he takes on many responsibilities: setting a positive example, disciplining bad behavior, watching over the safety of his children, providing an atmosphere loving and numerous other tasks. In Theodore Roethke's poem, "My Papa's Waltz," the narrator recalls memories of his "papa" through the metaphor of an aggressive "waltz." Using descriptions of the father's actions and the mother's reactions, Roethke illustrates the situation with carefully selected vocabulary. These actions of the narrator's "dad" can be interpreted as positive and loving or as inappropriate and unnecessary. After a brief analysis of the poem, readers might assume that the narrator's memories of his father are reflected. Using a series of harsh words including “beaten,” “scraped,” “battered,” and “whisky,” the narrator suggests an idea of ​​a harsh relationship despite all the fond memories discussed. If the narrator had simply intended to reflect a warm commemoration, he might have used a series of words implying happiness or comfort. The author was clearly aware that at first glance, readers typically assume the poem is about an abusive relationship; however, he neglected to alter his poem, demonstrating the idea that negative memories of his father exist. The father in "My Papa's Waltz" is described by the narrator as someone who neglects his responsibilities of ensuring safety and being a positive role model. By using many examples and implying it through writing techniques, the narrator represents the father in a way other than that of a loving father. Despite the use of some words like “daddy” and “waltz,” the overall connotation portrayed throughout the poem seems to focus more on the negative aspects of the narrator's memories. For these reasons it can be concluded that the poem aims to illuminate the immaturity and irresponsibility of the