1. (a) In "Avarice," the speaker notes four different items "she" keeps.

Each of the three poems revolves around the theme of money.

Explanation:

1. In Avarice, the poem begins by directly addressing “Money” as if it is a living entity, implying that it has been almost humanized through worship in place of God. The focus here is on avarice, with the poet describing money as something extracted from filthy mines.

2. In 'The Good Life' , the poet discovers solace in constant hunger, which is quite unusual. The poet likens money to a beloved who left to fetch milk but failed to return. She mentions that her money has simply disappeared.

3. In 'Money', the poet reflects on the significance of money to individuals. Beyond just aiding survival, money is viewed as an obsession.