A reader could draw a few thematic comparisons between “The Virginal, Vibrant, and Beautiful Dawn”, and the Endgame. However, I believe the overarching theme in both is the idea of being trapped within the our personal barriers as well as our society. Although all poem interpretations are subjective, to me the lines”Inflicts upon the bird for his denial, But not this horror, plumage trapped in ice”, support this idea and describe self infliction and also lack of control. To me, the swans wings being trapped in ice is a metaphor for an average person being trapped by societal constraints much like Hamm, Clov, Nagg, and Nell are all trapped within the limitations of their personalities as well as the world they live in. I feel Mallarme makes a point to really emphasize the swans potential as well as its inability to move physically and spiritually. “Phantom by brilliance captive to this place, Immobile”. This theme of being trapped is also evident in endgame as all the characters are trapped in a post apocalyptic world.