“Mid term break” was written by Seamus Heaney‚ an Irish poet who lived together with nine siblings. Many of his works are about everyday life‚ a testimony to his profound observations of even the smallest things. This poem‚ “Mid term break”‚ was a reflection of his brother‚ Christopher’s death. Although it is entitled “Mid Term Break”‚ the poem is far from cheerful. The ideas of death‚ trauma‚ grief and despair are explored here. The tone of the poem is somber and solemn. The narrator may seem a
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The phase‚ youth and adolescence is something that everyone goes through in their teenage life. This anthology contains two poems dealing with adolescents. They are highly appropriate for this anthology being relevant in today’s society‚ and as everyone is familiar with the topic‚ youth‚ and experiences in their life. These poems contrast in both their theme and mood. The recognition of different features and understanding of adolescents is clear in this anthology. Dennis Enright’s free verse
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Derek Walcott is a very famous and important poet and professor who had a huge impact on the theme of colonialism and post colonialism. Winner of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature‚ he was born in Castries‚ Saint Lucia‚ the West Indies‚ on January 23‚ 1930. Walcott himself and his family‚ were part of a minority in his island which was dominated by the catholic culture established during the French colonial rule‚ this will really have a big impact on the poet`s style and poems. He later attended
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Poetry I. SIFT a. Symbol a.i. Examine the title and text for symbolism b. Images b.i. Identify the images and sensory details c. Figures of Speech c.i. Analyze figurative language and other devices d. Tone and Theme d.i. Discuss how all devices reveal tone and theme II. Reading Skills and Strategies a. Look for punctuation b. Do not make a full stop at the end of a line if there is no period‚ comma‚ colon‚ semicolon‚ or dash c. If the poem is difficult to understand‚ look for the subject
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The Reproduction of Profiles by Rosmarie Waldrop and The Chinese Notebook by Ron Silliman are developing ideas of experimental language poetry‚ a controversial movement in American poetry from the 1970s to the present. Language poetry concentrate on non-narrative forms‚ a role of the language that creates a meaning of a poem and non-traditional way to interact with a text and read it. The reader becomes an important part of the poem because poets play with a presence of the narrator in the poem‚
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November 1‚ 2012 Literary Analysis of John Donne This examination of John Donne’s metaphysical poetry includes analysis of Donne’s use of topic‚ structure‚ scansion‚ style and theme. John Donne is known as one of the best writers of metaphysical poetry‚ a genre of poetry that is characterized specifically by themes of knowledge‚ intellect‚ and having a somewhat unrecognizable meter or rhyme. Metaphysical poetry forsakes pure and genial nature of other Elizabethan poets. Paradox‚ juxtaposition‚ and philosophy
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The fantastical parts of her poetry came from Blake while the philosophical portions emanated from Emerson (Ferlazzo). Although Dickinson had many outlets of influence‚ her works original are remembered for their timeless diversity. Her poems have been translated into multiple languages
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(from a variety of sources) Metaphysical Poetry Metaphysical poetry arose as a reaction to the extremes of Petrarchism; one problem with Petrarchan poems is a kind of predictability-the conceit is found‚ presented‚ & elaborated‚ but there are few subsequent surprises. Donne and his followers like to catch us off-guard‚ change direction‚ etc.‚ to foil expectations. Metaphysical poetry is‚ in general‚ characterized by its ingenuity‚ intellectuality‚ and frequent obscurity. In terms of subject matter
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What are the salient features of Blake’s poetry? Of all the romantic poets of the eighteenth century‚ William Blake (1757-1827) is the most independent and the most original. In his earliest work‚ written when he was scarcely more than a child‚ he seems to go back to the Elizabethan song writers for his models; but for the greater part of his life he was the poet of inspiration alone‚ following no man’s lead‚ and obeying no voice but that which he heard in his own mystic soul. Though the most
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John Donne: Analyzing his Poetry The poet John Donne was an English poet‚ satirist‚ lawyer and priest. His poems are very sex and love driven. They are usually sonnets or songs and always contain great metaphors and impressive uses of irony. The three poems I have chosen to analyze are “Break of Day”‚ “The Flea”‚ and “The Indifferent”. All three of these poems share a common theme in love and are alike in many ways but all three poems also differ in many ways too. The theme that each poem has
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