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The Gothic Elements in the Poems Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe and Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Emily Dickinson (277 words, 1 pages)

Gothic Poem AnalysisIn the poem Annabel Lee, the poem revolves around a very dark setting and story. One gothic element that is represented in the poem is Mystery. The narrator himself is a mystery because we do not know the true identity of this young boy. Annabel Lees death is ... Read More

The Reasons Why Satan is Not the Real Hero in Paradise Lost, a Poem by John Milton (613 words, 2 pages)

Satan is not the real hero of epic Paradise LostMost people regard Satan as the hero of Paradise Lost. In fact he is not the real hero for a number of reasons. First, his goal to corrupt mankind is evil unlike epic heroes who mostly fight for good purposes. Second, ... Read More

War and Death in Dulce Et Decorum Est, a Poem by Wilfred Owen (806 words, 3 pages)

Wilfred Owen was an English poet and soldier, one of the leading poets of the world war one. His war poetry on the horrors of trenches and gas warfare was heavily influenced by his mentor Siegfried Sassoon, and stood in stark contrast both to the public perception of war at ... Read More

The Voices and Echos in An Echo Sonnet: To an Empty Page, a Poem by Robert Pack (959 words, 3 pages)

An Echo Sonnet FRQIn the sonnet To an Empty Page the author, Robert Pack reveals the true meaning of the poem through the unique voice and echo structure. The poem as a whole is an internal monologue between the speaker and himself in which the questions are his voice and ... Read More

The Significant Women Characters That Would Change Our Point of View on Gender in the Odyssey, a Poem by Homer (1530 words, 5 pages)

By reading texts from classical Greece, one can observe and analyze the early Greek views of gender and create an image of women that a Grecian society would idolize. It is quite obvious that men surpassed women in terms of political power and general freedom, which is why the texts ... Read More

Love, Beauty and Uniqueness in My Mistress’ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun, a Poem by William Shakespeare (980 words, 4 pages)

Loves Unique BeautyIn My mistress eye are nothing like the sun by William Shakespeare the author uses a lot of figurative language throughout the poem in order to describe a woman and the extent of his love for her. The poem also uses figurative language in order to make fun ... Read More

Loneliness and Poverty in The Bean Eaters, a Poem by Gwendolyn Brooks (992 words, 4 pages)

The poem that I have chosen is by Gwendolyn Brooks titled The bean eaters. This poem highlights the loneliness and poverty of an old couple. They have been forgotten by pretty much everyone. They have been forgotten by their kids who have grown up and moved out. They have been ... Read More

An Analysis of Gender Hierarchy in Paradise Lost, a Poem by John Milton (1623 words, 5 pages)

John Miltons Paradise Lost is an epic poem written in blank verse in sixteen sixty-seven. The poem which is based upon the biblical tale of Genesis, tackles the creation, temptation and fall of Adam and Eve. In the editions preface Milton declared that the aim of the poem is to ... Read More

Understanding Textual Interpretation, Authority and Classification in How to Recognize a Poem When You See One, an Essay by Stanley Fish (1728 words, 7 pages)

Textual Interpretation A Job for Writers ReadersAfter reading Stanley Fishs How to Recognize a Poem When You See One, I was able to finally come up with answers to big questions that have stood in my mind throughout this course. Before reading this text, I wasnt clear of my position ... Read More

The Poetic Devices Used in Fire and Ice, a Poem by Robert Frost (303 words, 1 pages)

The poem Fire and Ice, by Robert Frost, and its talking about the world ending in either Fire or Ice. The speaker says, that some would prefer the world to end in fire, and others in ice. The speaker concludes that the world must end in fire, after their personal ... Read More

The Internal and External Conflicts in the Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (647 words, 2 pages)

Conflicts Odysseus EncountersThere are many conflicts that Odysseus faces throughout his journey, some of which are internal and some external. The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Robert Fitzgerald, is classified an epic poem. The Odyssey features the epic hero of the poem, who is named Odysseus, and dictates his tale. ... Read More

Tone and Mood in The Raven, a Poem by Edgar Allan Poe (753 words, 2 pages)

The Raven Tone v.s. Mood EssayThe tone and mood of a poem or piece of literature has a very great impact on the elements of a story. The tone is the authors attitude toward the subject, while the mood is the emotion aroused in the reader which the author creates. ... Read More

Living Life to the Fullest to Avoid Having Regrets in Birches, a Poem by Robert Frost (2041 words, 7 pages)

In a poem called Birches by Robert Frost, the speaker, an old man is looking back on his life and trying to accept the fact that he is dying. He feels as though he has gone through life without living his life to the fullest. Through the use of literary ... Read More

The Distinct Perspective in the Poems Annabel Lee, There is No Frigate Like a Book, and Richard Cory (831 words, 3 pages)

Poetry EssayPoetry is a truly unique and creative form of writing, expressing a wide variety of ideas. It makes one feel and think in a certain way, and to become inquisitive and full of wonder. There are different forms and types of poetry such as song lyrics, commercial jingles, sonnets, ... Read More

The Struggle of Living as a Minority in Minority, a Poem by Imtiaz Dharker (771 words, 3 pages)

Minority Paper OneImtiaz Dharkers poem Minority, published by Bloodaxe Books in 1997, starts as a story of someone who has struggled their whole lives with being a minority, but evolves into something that is more personal to each individual reader. An emotional appeal to anyone who has ever felt like ... Read More

The Literary Techniques Used in Suburban Sonnet: Boxing Day, a Poem by Gwen Harwood (1487 words, 5 pages)

Suburban Sonnet Boxing Day is a deeply symbolic poem by the renowned Australian poet Gwen Harwood that, on the surface level, tells the story of a mother and heart-broken wife who is beaten down by her life of cleaning and caring for children. Throughout the poem, she is depicted tidying ... Read More

A Worker’s Admiration in The Old Astronomer to His Pupil, a Poem by Sarah Williams (317 words, 1 pages)

The Old Astronomer to His PupilThe Old Astronomer to His Pupil, by Sarah Williams, is a poem about a workers admiration on what they have accomplished, and showing it to someone they admire. The work is written to be a letter type format from a pupil to an old astronomer, ... Read More

The Use of Conceit in The Windows, a Poem by George Herbert (465 words, 3 pages)

Explication Essay on The Windows by George HerbertPoets use a number of different literary elements in order to give an example, simplify, or make the reader more interested in the subject matter of a specific poem. Depending on the intended effect on the audience, a poet makes careful decisions in ... Read More

The First Couple’s Fall from Grace in Paradise Lost, a Poem by John Milton (673 words, 3 pages)

Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton. The poem largely centers around Miltons telling of Adam and Eves fall from grace, which is contextualized by the fall of Satan and the coming of Jesus. Through the piece, Milton attempts to convey spiritual and moral lessons about the ... Read More

The Bridge of Romanticism in Poems and Songs (982 words, 5 pages)

Romantic Poems and Modern SongsBefore the late 20th century, like in the era of Romanticism, literature was practically the most influential and common form of expression. However, its almost undeniable that music has worked its way up to the top of that list and resounds with more people today than ... Read More

The Separation in Paradise Lost, a Poem by John Milton (2055 words, 7 pages)

The fall of Adam and Eve is the climax of Paradise Lost taking place in Book 9. The fall is preceded by the separation scene in which Adam and Eve chose to work alone in the garden. When they choose to separate, Adam and Eve become more vulnerable to temptation. ... Read More

The Fascination and Effects of Poems on My Childhood in Where the Sidewalk Ends, a Poem by Shel Silverstein (1069 words, 3 pages)

Although illustrations in books captivate the minds of children, the poems from Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein fascinated me in a way that had a significant effect on my childhood. When I was around four years old, my mom introduced me to this book and briefly after that, ... Read More

The Author’s Love for the City of Manhattan in My City, a Poem by John Keats (585 words, 2 pages)

My CityThe great thing about writing, and poetry in particular, is that there can be so many meanings to the same section of text, and that it can touch so many people that the author did not even know. It can also help that author. It helps them express held ... Read More

Major Symbols, Allusions, and Rhyme Schemes in the Poems Mutation and Is My Team Ploughing (360 words, 1 pages)

Life is short so make the most of it. This phrase is said all too often in todays time, often appearing much too many times throughout the average persons life for them to truly appreciate the significance behind the words. A person may hears the words, but not understand how ... Read More

The Heroic Traits of Odysseus in Odyssey, a Poem by Homer (778 words, 4 pages)

Odysseus has many trials and tribulations throughout his journey home to Ithaca. He escapes the wrath of Gods while he defies death and maintains his composure, and is subjected to marriage propositions. Odysseus ultimately tricks Polyphemus, and then attacks and kills he men who are pursuing his wife. Odysseus continues ... Read More

The Value of Curiosity and Embrace of Change in Curiosity, a Poem by Alastair Reid (354 words, 2 pages)

CuriosityThe poem, Curiosity, by Alastair Reid, describes the importance of curiosity and embracing change, instead of being scared of it. In the writing, the narrator uses a cat to symbolize those who are brave enough to fight the standards of society and work to learn, and grow. The speaker uses ... Read More

The Damage of Holding Back from One’s Full Potential in A Work of Artifice, a Poem by Marge Piercy (399 words, 2 pages)

A Work of ArtificeThe poem, A Work of Artifice, by Marge Piercy, symbolizes the damage that can be done when held back from ones full potential. Many circumstances, such as a restricting environment, lack of motivation, or the lack of resources, can contribute to becoming domestic and weak (Piercy Line ... Read More

The Description of Springtime and Themes in Spring and All, a Poem by William Carlos Williams (1116 words, 4 pages)

Spring and All, by William Carlos Williams, is a poem written in free verse, hence the meter is controlled by the poet. In order to read the poem closely, it is important to follow every sentence by the line breaks and not necessarily in the correct grammar, although Williams uses ... Read More

The Significance of Self Love for Women and Comprehending Feminism in In All Ways a Woman, a Poem by Maya Angelou (290 words, 1 pages)

In All Ways A WomanThe poem, In All Ways A Woman, by Maya Angelou, the importance of self love for women, and the understanding of feminism is displayed. The author describes her experience with beginning to understand her place in society, and how to self empower, despite the deprecating ideals ... Read More

The Concept of Ethics and Morality in Ethics, a Poem by Linda Pastan (352 words, 1 pages)

The poem Ethics, by Linda Pastan, touches on the idea of ethics and morality. In the poem, the narrator, a student, is questioned in class about what is more worth saving, an old woman, or a rembrandt painting. In the beginning of the poem, the narrator is young, and therefore ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013