The images he uses connect to almost all of our senses, making the readers feel like they are experiencing the ride for themselves. Solway uses both visual and kinesthetic images in his first stanza when describing the windsurfing board and hot it moves across the water. We get the images from the very beginning of the poem when he says, “It rides upon the wrinkled hide/ of water, like the upturned hull/ of a small canoe or kayak” (1-3). Just
Both titles serve as a strong beginning for the exploration of aspects of the natural world by effectively introducing the reader to the thoughts and feelings of the poets about the theme. The form of each poem is very important to understand as it deepens the readers understanding of aspects of the natural world. Both poets use the form of a dramatic monologue. Duffy’s use of the dramatic monologue is very effective in her exploration. She takes on the persona of a dolphin so the reader gains access to the inner most thoughts and feelings of
The natural world provokes many different feelings for Plath, which can be explored in many of her poems. ‘The Hermit at Outermost House’ is a description of a hermit and its experiences living by the sea. In this poem, there is perhaps a stronger sense of hope rather than negativity about the sea, it suggests that the power and ferocity of the sea can be conquered. Plath uses positive imagery to convey this. An example of this is when the poet writes, “Backbone unbendable as Timbers of his upright hut?” This line is effective because it emphasises just how adaptable this hermit is.
This causes the audience to feel uneasy about the narrator and his reasons behind doing what he does to Porphyria. The language that her lover uses is used in a way that almost dehumanises her. “In one yellow string” this example shows just how much he dehumanises her and just how little he thinks of her towards the end of the poem. Not only this but Browning uses mono-syllabic words which slows the pace, this gives the reader chance to understand just what’s happened. The use of monosyllabic words also shows just how calm the narrator is about the situation he has placed himself in after killing Porphyria, much like how the structure does.
Heart of Darkness Dialectical Journal Chapters 1-3 | Heart of Darkness | Text and Main Ideas | Reaction and Details | | | 1. “Between us there was…the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other’s yarns – and even convictions” (Conrad 1). | The power and relationship the sea and the sailors hold is strong and forceful. The sea draws the sailors closer to one another.
Also the ocean is so beautiful and unforgettable. The sounds of the waves coming from the massive deep blue ocean and washing up on the shore of the white sand beach, or the sound of them crashing up against the sharp jagged rocks of the coast line are soothing. Something about the rhythmic timing of each wave causes a relaxing sensation and can almost put you into a deep sleep. The sleep would be hard to come out, not because it’s impossible but only because you wouldn’t want to. Although some individuals may find them extremely annoying I enjoy the sound of the sea gulls on the beach.
By using this technique the poet is conveying a childlike innocence within the poem that contrasts with the horrific language used in the ‘answers’. I believe the questions are conveyed in a childlike way because they are short and fairly simple, yet asked without the sensitivity an adult may have in a similar situation. The use of enjambment helps keep the rhythm of the poem flowing however the fact that a reader would have to stop and search for the answer below could be because the poem wants to create the natural pause a person would take when addressed with questions so close to home and heart. In island man the structure is used to convey the drowsiness of sleep that has settled over the Island Man. The first line “morning” stands alone and conveys that the morning is a meaningful and significant time for him.
Poetry Extended Response Question 2 Poetry often appears simple but subtly suggests and implies complex ideas. With reference to at least two poems, discuss the ways in which poetry achieves this. The poems Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974) and The Lamb by William Blake (1789) at first glance, would appear straightforward and simple in nature, seen only to describe the sidewalk and a lamb respectively. However a deeper analysis reveals the more complex ideas of the power of imagination and childhood innocence implied in each text. Where the Sidewalk Ends uses poetic conventions such as metaphors, alliteration and visual imagery to effectively convey its meaning to readers.
The sea in this poem is used as a conceit, which is a complex, extended metaphor that is developed throughout the piece. How does the sea function both literally and figuratively in the poem? The sea functions as his feelings and emotions and also as an actual sea because he was a seafarer. 9. What is the conflict of this poem?
In the novel, The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea, by Yukio Mishima, Mishima writes in a way that allows the characters to speak directly to the reader through their inner most thoughts and emotions. Instead of a third person narrative where the reader is use to that type of context. It feels as if the character is talking to you personally. By doing this, Mishima is allowing his characters to let the readers know what mind state each character is going through. Mishima’s use of communication is a good addition that lets the reader get to know the novel and characters better.