Both poems are rich in material, just waiting to be dug up, interpreted, and reinterpreted again. The poet`s different strategies on the usage of images and emotion, and other poetic devices really project an experience to the reader. My purpose is to, step by step, go through various poetic device, present the similarities and differences, convince you that both have similar roots, but also locate where poetic devices of the poems stem apart – particularly highlighting the effect on the child. Both poem`s overarching themes are of paternal, or family, dysfunction. Interestingly in “American Primitive”, the speaker initially purveys a sense of wonderment and admiration towards the father.
The importance of discovery is measure by the impact it has on people. To seek knowledge and enlightenment is a central part of human nature. The importance of discovery is usually determined by the amount of impact it has on us as the unimportant discoveries are usually realised and forgotten. “Small Mercies” and “Big World” are short stories from the anthology The Turning by Tim Winton which assesses the impact discoveries have on each character. The song “don’t want you back” by Backstreet Boys and the poem “a snowflake falls” by Ruth Adams are powerful examples of the amount of impact discoveries have on the characters .
They begin beating it with a hose To find out what it really means. The poem “Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins is about exploring the beauty of the world with the use of sound and mind using imagination. It introduces the exploration of the world through a different point of view. The tone of the poem is beauty, imagination, and misunderstanding. This poem means that people need to look at the
When comparing the two sections that make up “Father and Child– by Gwen Harwood, we discover that they portray the changing perspectives and understandings of a young child maturing. The structure of the poem represents a passing of time and changing and maturing understanding of death but the common structure, rhyme pattern and characters also stress the commonality. The graphic imagery used in the poem and the use of aural metaphors, add to the overall appeal of the poem. “Barn Owl”, the first part of the poem; begins the journey of understanding for the young child, depicting a graphic lesson of life and death learned. The use of the metaphor “Master of life and death, a wisp haired judge.” illustrates the power the child holds in her hands, in the form of a gun.
Monica Morgan Professor Broeckel English 241 October 12, 2009 Leslie Marmon Silko’s “Ceremony”: The Tale of Two Literary Styles “Ceremony” is a tale of a young man’s struggle with coming to terms with himself and the present state of his Indian people. Being of bi-racial descent and the struggle between beliefs in old and new traditions are the root problems that manifest themselves within the protagonist’s graphic mental and physical illnesses. Leslie Marmon Silko prepares us for a harmonious resolution within self and tradition by weaving poetry and prose together. Throughout the story the free verse poetry either sets up the following prose or completes or explains it, showing that two completely different styles can co-exist, or indeed depend upon each other to complete
In Robin Jenkin’s short story “Flowers” the author uses the character of Margaret, a child, to convey the themes of war and innocence or, more specifically, the destruction of innocence by war. The author achieves this through his use of imagery, symbolism and his choice of character. Jenkins’ choice of a child as the central character allows him to personify innocence. Throughout the story the reader witnesses the destruction of childhood innocence by the events Margaret encounters. Jenkins application of imagery to explore the theme is seen in how his particular use of religious imagery and allegory are prevalent in the text.
The poetry of Gwen Harwood deals with themes which reflect universal problems such as human existence, loss of innocence, unavoidable death as well as time, youth and age. Her poetry evokes the modern reader to take the opportunity and explore the different interpretations for the relentless movement of time, where she reflects on her childhood memories. The poem ‘The Violets’ and ‘Father and Child’ allow Harwood to recollect positive and negative incidents in her childhood, where she celebrates the power of memory to give life to the past. ‘The Violets’ reflect aspects of childhood and memory, which are idealised. It encompasses the growth of the persona from innocence to experience, where the child’s loss and change are evident.
Effective poets communicate human emotion and thought. Contemporary Australian poet ,Bruce Dawe, achieves this by exploring society’s vulnerabilities and downfalls in differing contexts. His experience of poverty and instability as a child during the Depression and later his involvement in the Vietnam War provide the motivation for his expression. Whether conveying the cruel outcomes of war in his poem “Homecoming “ or poverty resulting in restlessness in “Drifters”, Dawe expresses the emotion of all ages clearly reflected from his own thoughts. Further, by analysing Dawe’s use of poetic devices such as mental imagery, symbolism, repetition and subject matter, the relevance of his poetry to all people is proven.
In your view, how have poetic techniques been used to reveal memorable ideas in Harwood’s poetry? Harwood’s widespread encapsulations of human experiences are recognised through her distinctive poetry, “The Violets” and “father and child”. Harwood explores the intrinsic forces of memories and mortality as its essence immensely influences our shaping an individual’s perspective and understanding, highlighted by the structured format. Through the nostalgic and melancholic atmospheres of her poems, Harwood journeys unto the universal themes of childhood and the penetration of time through memories, accumulated in the course of human experiences. Harwood identifies memory as a key component of human experiences through the use of ‘The Violets’ as an extended metaphor to trigger the composer’s personal recollections.
"Poems are works of science." That one thought remained foremost in Edgar Allan Poe's head as he wrote. A touch of well-known depression, a touch of so-close-yet-so-far-away joy, and he could weave a tale of a miserable existence. Poe was able to incorporate his dreary emotions from his life with his unique style; he shows pieces of himself through his poems as he uses ominous diction and complex parallelism. Born on January 19, 1809, Edgar Allan Poe grew up in Boston, Massachusetts.