Edgar Lee Masters Lucinda Matlock

In literature, themes shape and characterize an author’s writing making each work unique as different points of view are expressed within a writing’s words and sentences. This is the case, for example, of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “Annabel Lee” and Emily Dickinson’s poem “Because I could not stop for Death.” Both poems focus on the same theme of death, but while Poe’s poem reflects that death is an atrocious event because of the suffering and struggle that it provokes, Dickinson’s poem reflects that death is humane and that it should not be feared as it is inevitable. The two poems have both similarities and differences, and the themes and characteristics of each poem can be explained by the author’s influences and lives.

Opportunities for an individual to develop understanding of themselves stem from the experiences attained on their journey through life. The elements which contribute to life are explored throughout Gwen Harwood’s poems, At Mornington and Mother Who Gave Me Life, where the recollection of various events are presented as influences on the individual’s perception of the continuity of life. Both poems examine the connections between people and death in relation to personal connections with the persona’s father or mother. By encompassing aspects of human nature and life’s journey, Harwood addresses memories and relationships which contribute to one’s awareness of life.

Having a persona in a poem, allows the writer to relay what they want to say through a characters actions or thoughts. The use of a persona is quite strong in each of the three texts. In Australia the persona,

This poem is basically about being thankful for having the simple cherished things in life, and how it could be different. It is in two

There are many poets that have been writing some of the most amazing poems in the world for years upon years. Poetry is a great way to write about some of the most meaningful things in one’s life, without directly having to state what you’re trying to say some of the times. A lot of poets write about events within their lives as well as things in everyday life in the lives of everyone in the world. The poems “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” by Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) and “Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) both use great diction and varying tone in their poems to portray their individual perspectives about life.

Before she begins the essay with the imagery, Allison adopts a persona of a mother who is formerly poor as a child, and now middle class with a large family. This is when she describes her past in an anecdote, and when she moves to describe cooking for her son and family. Her persona responds well to her intended audience, who may be poor families experiencing rough times, or young mothers in need of something to relate to.

She creates a persona of an earnest and humble individual to appeal to her audience. By sharing likenesses with her intended readers and communicating a true generous Christian tone, she enhances her persuasiveness. Throughout the entire passage, she establishes a friendly voice by using terms that communicate a gentle, friendly feeling. For example, she states that she wrote to the specific audience of Christian women because she felt a "deep and tender interest in your present and eternal welfare." The terms "deep," "tender," and "welfare" emulate the feeling of a caring mother. Through her tone, ethos, and language, she attempted to build trust with the audience from paragraph 1. She took on this position when attempting to lead her fellow Christians.

Robert Frost and William Shakespeare have been celebrated by many people because of their ability to express themselves through the written word. Here we are years after their deaths analyzing these fascinating poems about life and death. It’s clear they had similar thoughts about this subject at the time of these writings, even though their characters could not have been more opposite. For both poets, life is too

Not everyone’s life is filled with happiness. Granny Weatherall, in “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall,” by Katherine Anne Porter, and Addie Bundren, in “from As I Lay Dying ‘Darl’,” by William Faulkner, are two dying poor women who recall their lives in their minds when they are laying in beds. Their tough and harsh lives are similar in several ways. Granny Weatherall and Addie Bundren both had two men in their life. Granny loves her husband, John, and George.

In Edgar Lee Masters's poem "Minerva Jones," the things I learned from this individual is that unfortunate happenings occurred in Minerva Jones's life. Minerva Jones was the town's poetess who was "Hooted at, jeered at by the Yahoos of the street for my heavy body, cock-eye, and rolling walk". Minerva Jones was not the best looking person to look at, but rather a fat, crossed-eyed woman with a crippled walk. The people of the town made fun of her, judging and taunting her for her ugly looks and unwomanly stride. At the very beginning of the poem, the reader is confronted with the people of the town judging Minerva for her appearance. Based on this we recognize that she is a victim of undeserved ridicule. Yet, we soon find in the next lines

In my thoughts, Harwood’s poetry engages readers through its poetic treatment of loss and consolation throughout relationships as well as its exploration of universal themes about human existence and processes of life. Harwood’s poetry validates the consoling influence of childhood experiences upon adult development evident in both At Mornington and A Valediction where they both explore one sense of loss and consolidation. Harwood cleverly includes personas with their own feelings and anxieties to outlook on the present and future and the power of memories held with past relationships. Relationships link within Harwood’s poetry as throughout life she experiences suffering and includes her personal voice and life within the story of her poem.

I also extremely enjoyed the simple short story The Necklace, due to its well crafted plot that builds to a climax and concludes with a thought provoking denouement. Irony fuels the story in a unique way, since the woman’s endless desires for a wealthy lifestyle eventually strike her with extreme poverty; in a way she falls subject to defeat by her own greed. However, what is most interesting about the persona

Regret is a normal thing to feel when faced with death, regret from opportunities lost as well as not enough time spent to even regret from lack of one's actions. In the poem “After your Death,” Trethewey describes the time passing after her mother's

The astonishing poem, Perhaps by Vera Brittain is engaging and intuitive to the reader. interprets to the reader through her writing how she feels when trying to accept the passing of loved ones, specifically her fiance as to whom she wrote this for. The reader can interpret this by of the use of the word Perhaps, which were in the first line of every stanza. Reading Perhaps and understanding the way Brittain is with her words could remind readers of a loved one that might have passed away, also reminding them of the way they have accepted their loved one's death or even how to.

In the words of Anne Bradstreet, “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” As writers of the modern era expressed their hardships through poetry, one can only hope that they kept such advice in mind. Through captivating works, poets such as Langston Hughes, Edwin Arlington Robinson, Robert Frost, and E.E. Cummings expressed the struggles of life during the modern era. By examining what these poets have to say about dissatisfaction with life, feelings of inadequacy, and loneliness, it becomes clear that life during the modern era was full of hardships.