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A Review of Richard Wilbur’s Poem Juggler (1748 words, 3 pages)

Juggler Poetry commentary This Poem is written by Richard Wilbur and it's tittle is "Juggler" as we can see. The subject of this poem is not very straight forward it has a deeper meaning which the reader has to search for and has to understand. The poem is basically talking ... Read More

A Poem about Drug Usage (414 words, 2 pages)

Most people think my bong is the . But I'm no common drug mule. I'm just a man fighting for his sanity. In a sea of bliss. I don't understand why we can't all just get along. Do you not understand my abyss. The scented smoke flows throughout my room. ... Read More

An Analysis of T.S. Eliot’s Poem The Waste Land (1603 words, 3 pages)

Hanging in a Jar When read for the first time, The Waste Land appears to be a concoction of sorts, a disjointed poem. Lines are written in different languages, narrators change, and the scenes seem disconnected, except for the repeated references to the desert and death. When read over again, ... Read More

Review of Allen Ginsberg’s Poem the Howl (1635 words, 2 pages)

Ginsberg and "Howl" Allen Ginsberg's epic poem "Howl" is not only representative of the literature of the "Beat" Generation, as many scholars contend, but is also representative of the life and times that Ginsberg was raised and lived in. Based strongly enough on his life to be considered autobiographical, the ... Read More

A Paper on Poem of Beowulf (609 words, 1 pages)

The Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf is an excellent example of how an author can use connotative diction in order to bring his characters to life for the reader. This poem uses rich and descriptive words and phrases to evoke emotions in the reader towards the main characters. Throughout the novel, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Poem of Cid (1716 words, 3 pages)

Chris Irwin Commentary on Poem of the Cid Poetry played a vital role in the dissemination of information during the Crusade period. It provided a compact, easily memorized way of spreading news in a time bereft of the benefit of mass printing. According to Michael Routledge, who penned a chapter ... Read More

Poem Review of Apology for Impatience (680 words, 1 pages)

Apology for Impatience for Gloria. On first reading, this poem seems quite incomprehensible. Out of context, the poem appears to be about love and relationships. Apology for Impatience was written in 1963 (wife dead?) and it was written for Gloria, his wife. Dawe rarely uses a first person persona and ... Read More

Beowulf’s Heroism in the Poem (1667 words, 3 pages)

In the poem Beowulf, translated by Constance B. Hieatt, Beowulf is a hero. A hero is one who places him or her at great risk while performing acts of courage. Not only is Beowulf a hero because of his physical strength, but rather than basking in the resulting glory, he ... Read More

The Physical Transformation in Ovid’s Poem, Metamorphoses (490 words, 1 pages)

The first thing that comes to mind when I see the word metamorphosis is the old episodes of The Power Rangers. In this action packed television mini-series, five teenagers have the ability to transform into superheroes when danger strikes. Like the power rangers, a number of characters of Ovids Metamorphoses ... Read More

An Analysis of Richard Wilbur’s Poem the Writer (740 words, 2 pages)

Most people love using a thesaurus. It is there for them, when they write papers, or perhaps, an important paper. It is also there for them, when they want to say something in a more sophisticated way. Most people think that using a thesaurus is the only way one can ... Read More

A Review of the Poem the Odyssey (1654 words, 3 pages)

Is the Odyssey a heroic or post-heroic poem? Does it celebrate the virtues of the warriors who conquered Troy, or does it raise the question of the adequacy to address the challenges of the postwar world?During the Trojan War in ancient Greece, heroic poetry depicted someone who valued honor and ... Read More

Analyzing the Poem The Convergence of the Twain (561 words, 2 pages)

Not even God can sink this ship, was the famous quote uttered by those describing the Titanic. In the poem, The Convergence of the Twain, the speaker uses multiple poetic devices to convey his pessimistic attitude towards the sinking of the unsinkable ship. Throughout the poem, the speaker uses imagery, ... Read More

A Poem: Today, My Day (410 words, 3 pages)

Yes, today is the day,Today is my day, Im going to be me today.Im off and away to starting my day.With sparrows are chirping, the sun is smiling,I know itll be a great day.With a cap on my head, pair of DC on my feet,I start roaming down the street.Im ... Read More

Heritage Poem Analysis (955 words, 4 pages)

Heritage by Countee Cullen was written during the Harlem Renaissance. The poem is about a black African American who feels culturally trapped. He tries to forget his past but he feels that the fast will come back and bite him. The narrator is proud of his own heritage but he ... Read More

An Analysis of the Poem Design (2044 words, 7 pages)

Poetry analysis is the process of investigating a poem's form, content, and history in an informed way, with the aim of heightening one's own and others' understanding and appreciation of the work(Wikipedia.org). With that being said poetry analysis and the poetic structure can be done for numerous reasons. A student ... Read More

Creative Alphabet Poem (305 words, 4 pages)

A is for aunt Polly the person who took tom in. B is for Becky thatcher the judges daughter. C is for the cat that went crazy on pain killers. D is for doctor robhisnan the kill of injun E is for escape as in they had to escape from ... Read More

An Analysis of Dana Gioiaâ€™s Poem Unsaid (296 words, 1 pages)

There are moments in our lives where a thousand and one words of expression seem to go unspoken. Hidden between the secret chapters of grief and sorrows, lies the power of the healing words that are required for personal growth and strength. With so much to be said and not ... Read More

An Analysis of Dana Gioiaâ€™s Poem Unsaid (252 words, 1 pages)

There are private moments in our lives where a thousand and one words of expression seem to go unspoken. Written between the secret chapters of grief and regret, lies the power of healing words. With so much to be said and not ever ceasing the opportunity, it is within this ... Read More

Poem about Social Connection (332 words, 1 pages)

do people really think that just because you didn't acknowledgesomething that was happening that that meant that you didn't see it? dopeople really think that just because you didn't turn around to facethem as you heard them say your name to someone else that that meansthat you didn't hear them ... Read More

An Analysis of Elizabeth Bishop’s Poem The Fish (918 words, 4 pages)

Elizabeth Bishop was an American poet who wrote during the Modernism movement. The Modernism movement was a period where poets voiced their experiences and their individual thoughts. However, Bishops writing is vaguely based on her own experiences. One of Bishops most recognized poem The Fish is theorized that it is ... Read More

Poem About Self (160 words, 1 pages)

My shadow and me While young I played with gleemy dancing shadow next to mesomeone laughed at my game I felt a sense of shame.For a long, long timeI never played with that shadow of mineEvery time it beckoned to playI remembered the pain of that day. I ignored my ... Read More

The Nature of Grendel in the Poem Beowulf (366 words, 2 pages)

In the epic poem Beowulf, an antagonist Grendel is a monster, a descendant of the biblical figure Cain. Cain is considered an incarnation of evil. So Grendel was born banished by God and lived his life accordingly. Grendel unleashes his siege on the people of Herot, annihilating and feeding on ... Read More

An Analysis of the Poem The Odyssey by Homer (519 words, 1 pages)

The Odyssey, written by Homer, was one of the best epics ever written in Greek. This poem that have twelve thousand one hundred and ten lines, main hero was Odysseus. He and the Ithacan went on a journey home from defeating Troy. But therewere many detours that held him back ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013