Which 2 or 3 poems would you choose to write about? Write a summary of how each poem explores the rubric statement.…
Through the use of lighting, color scheme, and orientation Casey Baugh has convinced the art client to enjoy and possibly buy his painting “Illumination”.…
“Jessica Tunner, you have to be White! Can you imagine the shame our family will have to endure if you are not White?” My mother’s voice echoes in my ear or maybe it’s my mind. I wish I was an Electronics Master. I would find a way to remove or override the Communications Chip that had been implanted in my ear even before I was born. I could become some kind of rebel hero or Com Terrorist as the GOV likes to call them. Unlike my brother Gary, I barely meet the academic standards for electronics. My Assessment Data always end up in the satisfactory area, which is fine with me, because you won’t get to White by being satisfactory.…
People have individual strengths, weaknesses, and individual capabilities, all of which are dependent upon human nature. While these characteristics are often difficult to alter and influence, humans, nevertheless, wish to change them. They are never satisfied with their appearance, never content with their lives, forever attempting to change, but in the end, always find themselves at the starting point, realizing that they, in fact, have not changed at all, for they have not accepted what they want. The citizens in David Wagoner’s narrative poem, “The Man Who Spilled Light” are no different. How do they face change which they cannot accept?…
In this piece, Alan Seeger uses diction, repetition, personification and rhyme scheme to relate to the reader that, death is not something to be feared, although it is inevitable and unpredictable. This gives a sense that Seeger sees death to be calmly be accepted and maybe likely. The poem is spoken by a soldier who knows that he or she may face death all around, and wishes they could avoid conflict but instead be safe in comfort. Death is personified in this piece with the use of the term rendezvous; like a meeting with someone you may know. As well as death, spring is personified, giving a stark contrast between the unexpected end of life, and the expected time of growth in the world. (“When Spring comes back with rustling shade… I have…
This poem talks about people with a “discerning eye” (line 2) meaning those who are judging others being the ones who are saying what is and is not proper. “Much Madness” can be used to interpret several aspects of modern society. One of these ways being how society decides what is acceptable behavior and what is not acceptable behavior. This is seen a lot by people who have a psychological disorder such as Attention Deficit Hyper Active Disorder or ADHD, or anxiety and depression. ADHD is mostly seen in children yet the people with the “discerning eye” are judging the parents most harshly. The parents of the children with ADHD get told things like “maybe if you disciplined your child properly they wouldn't behave this way.” People who have…
The second poem I revised also had a change to the title, but the change was minor. The formerly named “Dilemma at 12:30” is now “Dilemma at Noon”. The title was changed to simplify and clarify the time of day it refers to. For this poem, I decided to use tercets (and couplets, in a way) to give the poem a quirky meter which made it more fun and entertaining to read. The first two lines of every stanza were focused on external observations, and the last line of every stanza was an italicized, internal thought from the narrator.…
“Australian poetry gives us insight into the human condition.” Discuss this statement with reference to at least 3 poems.…
For me personally a text that has had a profound effect upon my understanding of the global village is the film The Castle. The Castle’s explores highly relevant issues like the rights of individuals in the globalised world and the egalitarian nature of Australian society. Both of these issues are discussed in the scene at the High Court. During this scene…
Many humans in today’s society often try to control their surroundings. Yes, there are many things that people can control, but one thing will always remain constant. In Robert Penn Warren’s poem “ Evening Hawk,” Through his use of language, Warren is able to convey to his audience that time never ceases. He creates a very detailed underlying meaning and sets the mood for the entire poem.…
To start off, I took piano in High School for three years and my teacher drilled in music theory into my skull. I believe this helped my compose a melody for this poem. As I was reading this poem, my first impression was, "How am I supposed to make a melody out of this?". However, upon reading this poem, I got a feel of what this poem means. This poem is about a Blue Heron, a bird, that is looking is looking for food in November.…
In Sir John Betjeman’s poem, “5 O’clock Shadow”, imagery and figurative language creates a complex tone of hopelessness, revealing the fear of dying alone. From the first line, the speaker is revealed as a male and he is forced to stay in the “men’s ward” located in a hospital. It is evening because the poem portrays a sense of departure; from the doctor’s who have left to play golf to the “loving family” who has gone home to enjoy tea and television. The “shadow” is implying a deeper, figurative meaning. A shadow is “to cast a gloom or darkness” while it can also be used “to shelter and protect”. The man is left alone and “betrayed” once everyone has left. There is no light to look at or believe in, the only thing left is darkness, which is what a shadow can represent. It is also ironic that a shadow is meant to provide protection because once the doctors and family members have left; the speaker is left to fend for himself. When the car engines are revving, it has provided an auditory sense, which enhances the image and allows the reader to be placed in reality. A car engine “revving” or “starting up” portrays a new beginning. The car must start before it’s allowed to venture on its path. However, because the speaker is trapped in this hospital room, he will never be able to be revved up, or go anywhere outside of those walls. In addition, “changing gears” refers to the change between life on earth and life after death. Throughout the poem, the man is left hopeless, awaiting his death, as everyone else carries on with their daily lives. When he dies in the hospital and the doctor rushes to his room with 3 nurses. They represent the trinity; God, the Holy Spirit, Jesus and Satan, who all come for his soul. The roses represent his casket with flowers around it. Afterwards, he looks from inside the casket and sees his loved ones. The Reverend then marks the transition of the man’s soul or from life to death. The man feels terrified about death “the endless…
All roads do not lead to Rome. There are some roads in life that lead to adventure and freedom, and others that will turn us into people who sit idly by and passively accept whatever comes our way. One must choose which path to take not only in life, but also when analyzing poetry. Stephen Dunn uses his ars poetica poem “Poetry” to point out that while the poet should and does exert some amount of influence, the ultimate interpretation of the poem must be left up to the reader.…
The central theme of "Candles in the Sun" is echoed through the song, "We're all that we got". The artist wants to convey that humanity needs to be compassionate to one another. He prompts the listener to "Look at all these people Searching for a reason, Searching for a piece of mind" which is suppose to illustrate that people all want the same thing - purpose and meaning. The artist also seems disgruntled with government proposing that "Mindless bureaucracy fails, hindering government aid".…
“It’s A Woman’s World” written by Eavan Boland is a poem about how woman should embrace their strengths. It’s a Woman’s World” focuses on issues of female identity and how the contributions of women have been overlooked. The speaker of Eavan Boland’s poem, seems to intend irony with the title of this poem, she is not saying this is a woman’s world, but rather speaks of the world from the woman’s point of view. Boland shows her views that women, who are placed in less harsh jobs than the opposite sex, are by no means less important or have easier lives. Eavan Boland is telling woman by this poem to fight for equality, that men and woman have had it equally hard throughout history.…