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An Analysis of the Literary Devices, Theme, Issues and Concerns in I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, a Poem by William Wordsworth (643 words, 3 pages)

Critical Analysis of I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William WordsworthThe poem that is being used in the oral presentation is I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. There are several elements that are going to be discussed in this analysis which are the literary devices, theme, ... Read More

The Pain of Grieving in Annabel Lee, a Poem by Edgar Allan Poe (930 words, 3 pages)

Everyone copes with the death of a loved one in different ways. Some celebrate, some send their belongings with them through fire, and some grieve. Grievance for a loved one can be so strong at times, that even life can seem like it is taunting them. Their sadness becomes so ... Read More

A Narrative of the Difficulties of Writing the Poems of Emily Dickinson (274 words, 2 pages)

Emily Dickinson is such a unique poet that it is tough to place her in any particular traditionshe seems to come from everywhere and nowhere at once. Her poetic form has four-line stanzas that I tried to duplicate in the poem. Of all the poems Ive read from Emily Dickinson, ... Read More

The Turmoil and Effects of War in the Collection of Poems Phantom Noise by Brian Turner (693 words, 1 pages)

In Brian Turners collection of poems, Phantom Noise, Turner, through his poetry, expresses the turmoil of war and the effects it has. Turner struggles with PTSD after serving overseas and expresses his struggle through imagery that can be seen as delicate, and yet, strong and rough. He uses innocence, like ... Read More

The Use of Imagery and the Abstract Writing Techniques in the Collection of Poems of JoEllen Kwiatek (588 words, 2 pages)

JoEllen Kwiateks collection of poems is a meditation on life, culture, and the conscious and unconscious thoughts we have. Kwiatek writes very abstractly allowing for the reader to interpret her poems in a way that is both enlightening to the reader and therapeutic. Kwiatek uses imagery of night and day, ... Read More

The Unfathomable Force of Time in The Force That through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower, a Poem by Dylan Thomas (348 words, 2 pages)

In his poem "The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives theFlower," Dylan Thomas describes time as a force capable of both creationand destruction on a massive scale. To create this theme, Thomas usesseasonal images from spring, like the bloom of a flower, contrasted withimages of "wintry fever," and the ... Read More

The Typical Dilemma Experienced by Individuals Who Have Questioned Religion in Yet Do I Marvel, a Poem by Countee Cullen (620 words, 2 pages)

Countee Cullen penned Yet Do I Marvel during the bloom of African-American arts that took place in the Harlem Renaissance. It embodies a typical dilemma experienced in those who have questioned religion how can there be so much bad in this world if it is a good God above pulling ... Read More

A Critical Review of The Force That through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower, a Poem by Dylan Thomas (2482 words, 7 pages)

Dylan Thomas's poem "The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives theFlower" seems insignificant at its first read. A mere 22 lines by a short-lived Welsh poet only recently accepted into the modern poetic canon, it isa poem easily passed over in favor of lengthier works by more famous poets.It ... Read More

An Analysis of Good and Evil in Paradise Lost, a Poem by John Milton (2799 words, 9 pages)

In this essay we shall be discussing how Milton deals with the problems of both evil and temptation within Paradise Lost, it focuses on God as a sign for authority and the status quo to Satan as a sign for the Other.. The time of which Milton was writing religion ... Read More

The Use of Power in Paradise Lost, a Poem by John Milton (1852 words, 8 pages)

Power in Paradise LostJohn Miltons Paradise Lost deals both directly and indirectly with power. In the epic poem, power is at the center of the story. Relations surrounding the balance of power, or lack thereof, characterize both the characters and the circumstances themselves. Furthermore, Milton also uses Paradise Lost to ... Read More

The Literary Devices Used in My Papa’s Waltz, a Poem by Theodore Roethke (543 words, 2 pages)

Poem AnalysisThe poem My Papas Waltz tells a story of a boy with an abusive father. Through the authors use of diction, figurative language and tone, the reader can interpret the relationship between the speaker and the father. By utilizing these devices the author is able to describe a complicated ... Read More

Societal Alienation in the Collection of Poems of T.S. Eliot (981 words, 3 pages)

The poetic progression of TS Eliots collection of poems diagnoses man with a degenerative condition due to the social malaise modernity has induced. His poems elucidate an extensive portrayal of the modern mans alienation from both the human condition and a sense of individualism. By showcasing the fragmented nature of ... Read More

The Wrath of Hera in The Iliad, a Poem by Homer (657 words, 2 pages)

The Fury REVISEDPicture a world without war a world without chaos, corruption, and turmoil. Imagine a place where the ultimate goal of the people is to strive for peace and harmony a world where anger or rage is unheard of. Dating back to ancient Greek history, anger has been the ... Read More

The Journey of Dante from the Inferno to Purgatorio in The Divine Comedy, a Poem by Dante Alighieri (1449 words, 4 pages)

It is easy for us to commit a crime and blame others for our faults, though owning up to our own mistakes can be rather difficult. In the Inferno, we see that most sinners love to blame everyone but themselves for their prior actions, but in Purgatorio we examine that ... Read More

The Reunion Between Father and Son in Odyssey, a Poem by Homer (1106 words, 4 pages)

In book 16, Telemachos has returned back home from his arduous journey in search for Odysseus. He is unable to find the whereabouts of his biological father, thus, he immediately greets his fatherly figure Eumaios- he is more than happy to embrace this man who has been there for him ... Read More

The Journey of Odysseus in the Land of the Cyclops in Odyssey, a Poem by Homer (568 words, 2 pages)

As book nine unfolds the conflict with the infamous Cyclops, so far, Odysseus has escaped angry gods, unpleasant weather, and vicious beasts- defeating the Cyclops should be a piece of cake! All throughout his journey, Odysseus makes some unwise decisions because his desire for adventure drives him to discover new ... Read More

Content, Mood, and Religious Symbolism in The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, a Poem by T.S. Eliot (593 words, 3 pages)

T.S. Eliot- An Analysis of His WorksT.S. Eliot in The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock wrote No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was I meant to be, meaning that Eliot thought that he was nothing to the world he lived in. He obviously never imagined that he would ... Read More

A Review of The Unknown Citizen, a Poem by W. H. Auden (1076 words, 4 pages)

The warning present in W.H. Audens The Unknown Citizen, acts as a satirical effigy noting the ambiguity of individuality in modern society. The heroism of a conformist illustrated in Audens poem ironically illuminates the loss of identity every individual gives up by conforming to the governments pressing laws and services ... Read More

The Use of Literary Devices to Show That Good Things Will Come and Go in Nothing Gold Can Stay, a Poem by Robert Frost (951 words, 4 pages)

Stay GoldThere are life cycles for everything humans, animals, and even plants. Everything that is alive will inevitably die it is just plain unavoidable. In his paper, Nothing Gold Can Stay. Deirdre Fagan says, all beauty is fleeting, a theme very much present in Robert Frosts poem, Nothing Gold Can ... Read More

The Lust for Chaos in the Metamorphoses, a Poem by Ovid (1315 words, 4 pages)

Nature and CompletionThe story of Pygmalion and Myrrha in the Metamorphoses by Ovid shows a reflective relationship that defends the idea of natural chaos as being a part of humanity. Myrrha and Pygmalion show the part of humanity that lust after the chaos of nature and the desire to be ... Read More

The Overall Tone of Hope Through the Word South in Last Poem, a Poem by Bo Juyi (743 words, 3 pages)

South- Last PoemUpon first reading Last Poem by Chinese Poet, Bo Juyi, there is a morbid, gloomy tone in his words that is until the word South is read. South rings out a new meaning to the entire poem. There is a feeling of pity for the speaker because there ... Read More

An Interpretation of The Tyger, a Poem by William Blake (481 words, 2 pages)

The Tyger by William BlakeThe first things that came to mind when I read the title The Tyger, was fierce, quick, and exotic. After I read it, I thought of a tiger out on the prowl. Also, an innocent lamb - and is the creator of both the lamb and ... Read More

A Daughter’s Love for Her Father in Daddy, a Poem by Sylvia Plath (1244 words, 4 pages)

In the very beginning of the poem, there is evidence to suggest that the girl speaking is operating under unconscious motives in some instances. The girl starts off very strong in her language and intentions toward Daddy in lines 1-10. For example, she insults Daddy, calling him Marble-heavy, a bag ... Read More

The Confused Psychological Condition of Anna Favor in The Changeling, a Poem by John Greenleaf Whittier (1249 words, 3 pages)

The Changeling AnalysisIn The Changeling, John Greenleaf Whittier manifests the confused psychological state of Anna Favor within the reader by leaving the poem open-ended and unclearly communicating the characters true feelings. Anna Favor has two extreme emotional states within the poem and the cause of their switching is not entirely ... Read More

The Satirical Picture of War in AD, a Poem by Kenneth Fearing (648 words, 2 pages)

War Poetry EssayWar is a devastating part of our history lives are lost and changed. During times of war, those affected view war differently. Some view the act as patriotism while others view war as a senseless act. In times of war, soldierstypically young menare put in unfamiliar situations, made ... Read More

The Unexpected in The World Doesn’t End, a Poem by Charles Simic (1258 words, 3 pages)

The World Doesnt End ReviewCharles Simics poems in The World Doesnt End read like the explanation of someone elses dream it leads somewhere that isnt expected in a nonsensical manner while indirectly revealing occurrences within your own dreams, that were lost from reality hitting your waking moment, that are often ... Read More

The Transformation of the Perspective of Gilgamesh in the Sumerian Epic Poem (1473 words, 4 pages)

While many people seek fame and a heroic remembrance, it is these ideas exactly that are the key in driving a king on an epic journey in search of a way to win everlasting immortality. King Gilgamesh sought out to do anything and everything that was necessary throughout his search ... Read More

An Interpretation of Saga, a Poem by Mary Ruefle (889 words, 3 pages)

Throughout time, society has often questioned what defines a hero. Poet Mary Ruefle suggests that one can achieve the idea of being a hero in everyday life in her poem, Saga. Not only does the poem outline how one can achieve this accomplishment, but it also defines what holds one ... Read More

The Role of Authority in Song of Powers, a Poem by David Mason (837 words, 3 pages)

Song of the Powers The Solitude of SuperiorityHumans strive for a purpose in life. In some occasions, however, ones desire for achievement becomes a competition with other individuals to assert independence and power. David Mason illustrates the desire for authority in his poem, Song of the Powers. This work describes ... Read More

The Portrayal of Women in To His Coy Mistress and Damon the Mower, Two Poems by Andrew Marvell (2085 words, 6 pages)

A womans agency is not something that is given lightly by the male authors who dominate the poetry weve read thus far in class. The portrayed women are individualized solely by the males attempt to court her she is defined by the complaints against her and ultimately characterized as a ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013