Nick describes Gatsby’s memories of the romance and describes “romances that were not musty and laid away in lavender but fresh and breathing”. (Fitzgerald, 158) This phrase brings to mind clear images of flowers, because they are often “laid away already in lavender” to dry out over time. The use of “fresh and breathing” could also be used to describe a flower, and that during the time of Gatsby and Daisy’s initial romance their relationship was just blooming, and was very fresh and new to both of them. The language in this passage is beautiful and sensual. Fitzgerald describes “dancers whose flowers were scarcely withered” (Fitzgerald, 158) and “an air of breathless intensity” (Fitzgerald, 158), using the language as a parallel to the tone of the passage and the feeling of the romance between Gatsby and Daisy.
This shows us, that Shakespeare, unlike so many renaissance writers, isn’t a complete romantic and idealist when it comes to love; he is realistic and pragmatic. However, he goes on to suggest that unlike her physical appearance, her happy disposition will not fade and she will remain beautiful to him, “but thy eternal summer shall not fade”. Emphasizing the importance of falling in love with somebody’s character, which will not fade, in contrast to their appearance. Shakespeare never actually describes his beloved, he instead compares her to classically beautiful images, like summer, heaven and calls her fair. This could imply that she wasn’t physically ‘perfect’ but it was instead her personality that reminded him of a summer’s day.
Both poems address the idea of seizing opportunity and living life to its fullest, but from different perspectives – one positive and optimistic, one negative through pessimism. The poems are similar because they both speak of love and seizing opportunity. Herrick’s first stanza begins by stating, “Gather ye rosebuds while ye may/ Old-time is still a-flying” (lines 1-2). What these lines portray is we must seize opportunity as we can because time is always moving and doesn’t slow down for anyone. Through the visual imagery of “gathering rosebuds,” the rosebuds are a symbol for purity and innocence we can draw the conclusion that the speaker is telling the virgins they are innocent and pure, but soon they will bloom and that is when life should be lived to the fullest, for example by having sex, marrying and having a family.
The Aeolian harp was often used by Romantic poets during this period as a symbol for poetic inspiration; a popular instrument frequently found in places of burial at the time it was written. We can deduce it was written by an educated person by further reference in stanza six to Memnon, who, in Greek mythology, was immortalised by Zeus. The rhythmic form and rhyme scheme is established in the first stanza, and is followed throughout the poem. The form of the poem has a very regular meter. It consists of eleven four-line stanzas.
Comment on how Capercaillie uses the following musical elements in Skye Waulking Song: Tonality and harmony. Instruments and texture. Melody. Dynamics and tempo. Structure.
The word "short" shows the brevity of the earthly life. Man's life is transient because every human being is destined to die. The word "judicious" and "sharp" show God's justice and good sense. He confirms that God is restrict and accurate. He does not interfere in man's action and deeds.
Ovid and Shakespeare Metamorphoses, is a literary collection of fifteen books written by one of Rome’s greatest poets, Ovid. The fifteenth book introduces the Pythagorean theory and pre-Christian beliefs of change. Shakespeare uses the Ovidian elements in his romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream but rather in a humorous way. The best example of Shakespeare’s comic version of Ovidian elements is through his character Nick Bottom. Ovid’s theme of metamorphosis is consistent throughout the entire collection of the fifteen books.
Through greatness one must die to be remembered as a legend. The poem allows Death to voice that he doesn't reflect gory, but glory. Death speaks of the runner as a champion, but justifies that in life; victors fade and become meaningless in the eyes of the masses: So set, before the echoes fade, the fleet foot on the sill of shade. Death was able to set the runner free before he would face humiliation of witnessing his prestige fade
Much like “Sonnet 18” this sonnet is about love, however, a deeper, purer love. It addresses that love does not alter, no matter the day, time or hour. That love and marriage is based on trust and understanding until the day that we are no longer on this earth together. This is
She is connected to the chrysanthemums. “ You can feel how it is”(691). “They never make a mistake”( 691). “They’re with the plant”(691). He starts talking about the flowers and how beautiful they are, and this makes Elisa feel beautiful and valued.