The repetitive connection of the first line with the last blink blink Cemetery silence reflects both the reality of the cycle of life as well as its temporal nature. In death the absence of social restriction is emphasise through the listening of no responsible obligations or concerns. Through this technique the poet indicates the loneliness and emptiness of life as he sees it. Here the concept of identity seems to be lack of identity emptiness constructed through a negative reaction and cynicism about th
2008 AP LIT FREE RESPONSE: Section II, Question One In both poems “When I Have Fears” by John Keats, and “Mezzo Cammin” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, both narrators expose their unfulfilled aspirations with the underlying fear that death will soon approach. Keats explains how his career as a famous, credited author has not yet been fulfilled, and fears that he will not live long enough to do so. Conversely, Longfellow looks back on his past slightly disappointed, but assured that he has the latter half of his life to accomplish his objectives and goals. Longfellow is dismal and terrified of death, while Keats comes to realize that his dreams are infinitesimal in the grand scheme of things, and any life lived is a gift that will eventually succumb to death. Keats’ poem is one extensive run-on sentence that truly “runs” across the page.
Susan Hill conveys the theme of isolation through numerous aspects throughout the novel, this essay will overview and analyse these themes. A classic element to any ghost story is the recurrent conspiracy of silence, although not as scary atmosphere as later Arthur is condemned to a blunt silence upon triggering his haunting memories of his ghostly tale. A contrast is shown when he is previously feels a peaceful cheery family atmosphere until he resorts to feeling "an outsider to the circle". Helping the rear to pitch the situation more, with the noun "outsider" heightening his uncomfortable feel of isolation. Later on in the chapter his conditions worsen upon Edmund awaiting his father's turn.
Winter is given a negative feeling in the poem and though the word ‘winter’ is never used, it is implied. An image of slowing fading from autumn to winter is given throughout the poem. It is apparent that there is not a quick change between the two seasons, but more so a painful and unwanted transition. The first line of the first stanza opens with “slow moves the acid breath”. The first word of the poem sets a calm soothing slow atmosphere that is contrasted with the following word acid.
The two characters find definitive belonging within each other but as they are separated from the war they are faced with obstacles such as fending for themselves and surviving harsh conditions in their new communities. Throughout the novel symbolism of a window is made which represents the connection that both Ada and Inman have towards each other. The windows view in Inman’s world offers a feeling of hope as he reminisces on where he truly belongs which is with Ada in Cold Mountain. Whereas when Ada looks out at her window she sees a very gloomy dull and cloudy view because she is alone in an unfamiliar rural community waiting on Inman’s
In the novel All Quiet on the Western Front the reader can infer that the narrator Paul Baumer as we know him in the novel is very different from Paul Baumer before he experienced war. He had plans to write a play and a love of literature that was lost after experiencing the horror of life in the trenches. It is shown in his apparent aestheticism, inability to fantasize beyond reality, and his lack of faith in the human race. The things Paul experienced truly changed his life. Throughout the novel Paul seems to leave his emotions behind in order to survive.
The end of this poem is the most poignant part of the whole piece. It uses the winter and snow falling to symbolize the end of life. Then it says that “goodbye” is the only story we know. This makes a lot of sense. People can not understand wanting to put themselves into an embarrassing situation but they can understand the death of opportunity.
It is surrounding him and he feels at peace because he is in a familiar place to him where he feels safe. Reference to melancholic language throughout the poem could suggest a negative attitude toward life and the journey to death. Thomas exclaims how the forest “deceived the travellers” while travelling on many tracks. The use of the word ‘deceived’ connotes that the travellers entered the forest with the belief that they would find a way out and return, although they have misinterpreted this and the forest has confused them so they can’t ever escape. Thomas shows a pessimistic view of life here, because it implies that the journey towards death (life) is deceitful and constantly changing.
But when one looks deeper, the text seems to fit Holden’s ideal. Winter, in which the event takes place, represents the growing-up, or death. The crossroads resemble the transition stage between Holden’s childhood and adulthood. Holden, of course, doesn’t want to embark on the journey of adulthood; he’d rather just stay a child. He feels as if he won’t survive the journey and will “disappear.” Holden, being his callow self, can’t comprehend that this ideal of his won’t work.
Hardy uses various methods to tell the story in neutral tones which is written in the form of a poem. Neutral Tones tells the story of disappointment in love and life between two lovers and focuses on a theme of death. The setting of the poem is on a “winter day”, this is significantly important as Hardy uses this to convey a sense of sadness; the “winter” connotes cold which is seen to be lonely and death-like. Also, the winter could be a metaphor for the frosty nature of the two lovers’ relationship? This negativity is empathised because it appears so early in the poem “we stood by a pond that winter day”.