To An Athlete Dying Young Summary
Remembrance of Fame
A top priority of men and women in today’s society is to achieve a status of wealth, respect, and fulfillment. However, the sense of achievement may be short lived and diminish quickly over time. In “To an Athlete Dying Young,” the author proves the idea of the nonexistence of everlasting fame. Throughout the poem, the notion that fame follows a cycle is present, and the author furnishes the reader with a scenario that shows true emotion in the succession of fame. It begins with an athlete winning it all, bringing achievement, pride, and gratification to oneself and his or her town. The crowd is cheering, raising the athlete above all. The author has a positive attitude, giving the character fame, fortune, and respect.
A top priority of men and women in today’s society is to achieve a status of wealth, respect, and fulfillment. However, the sense of achievement may be short lived and diminish quickly over time. In “To an Athlete Dying Young,” the author proves the idea of the nonexistence of everlasting fame. Throughout the poem, the notion that fame follows a cycle is present, and the author furnishes the reader with a scenario that shows true emotion in the succession of fame. It begins with an athlete winning it all, bringing achievement, pride, and gratification to oneself and his or her town. The crowd is cheering, raising the athlete above all. The author has a positive attitude, giving the character fame, fortune, and respect.