Comparing Dickinson's Poems, To An Athlete Dying Young, And Thomas
In the poems of Dickinson “Because I could not stop for Death”, Housman “To an Athlete Dying Young, and Thomas “Do not go gentle into that good night” were written in different time period or era, it also seemed to refer to perceptions death; however, these poems could be referring as life experiences. Dickinson in her poem it seemed to have a connection with death the afterlife, Housman expressed acceptance towards, and in Thomas’s poem the author seemed to express desired to be alive and to fight death.
During the time period that Dickinson and Housman poems were written in the 1830’s, an era where women’s voice was limited. Leaders and presidents were being assassin. In the contrary of the time period when Thomas’ poem was written 1930’s, women were able to express themselves more freely. Our countries’ leaders were more secured. During the period that Thomas’ poem was written it was the period of the Great Depression. A time where individuals where fighting to survive and to provide for their family.
In Dickinson’s poem it seemed that she perceived death as a gentle man willing to wait for her, willing to show her was life is about, and willing to help her to slow down from her hectic and lavish life. on the contrary of Housman’s poem it seemed that authors perceive death as a part of life and …show more content…
it seemed like her attitude towards death is like “ how dare death expect me to slow down and wait for her”. On the contrary of Housman’s poem where the actor seemed to express gratification that death came to him at a time where he was an inspiration for others. While in Thomas’ poem it seemed that the author does not accept the fact death will come whether one is ready or not. It seemed that Thomas’ has a hard time accepting that his tired father is ready to go; however he is encouraging to give and to continue fighting until the
During the time period that Dickinson and Housman poems were written in the 1830’s, an era where women’s voice was limited. Leaders and presidents were being assassin. In the contrary of the time period when Thomas’ poem was written 1930’s, women were able to express themselves more freely. Our countries’ leaders were more secured. During the period that Thomas’ poem was written it was the period of the Great Depression. A time where individuals where fighting to survive and to provide for their family.
In Dickinson’s poem it seemed that she perceived death as a gentle man willing to wait for her, willing to show her was life is about, and willing to help her to slow down from her hectic and lavish life. on the contrary of Housman’s poem it seemed that authors perceive death as a part of life and …show more content…
it seemed like her attitude towards death is like “ how dare death expect me to slow down and wait for her”. On the contrary of Housman’s poem where the actor seemed to express gratification that death came to him at a time where he was an inspiration for others. While in Thomas’ poem it seemed that the author does not accept the fact death will come whether one is ready or not. It seemed that Thomas’ has a hard time accepting that his tired father is ready to go; however he is encouraging to give and to continue fighting until the