Response To John Greenblatt's 'Invictus'

Our last theme that we will be discussing between Anthem and “Invictus”, is that both of the protagonists of these works believe, and know that they are the ones who control their lives and no one else. To support my theme with evidence, a quote from Anthem states, “I am. I think. I will. My hand…my spirit…my sky of their needs…my forest…the earth of mine.” (p.94). This excerpt from the novel is describing how Equality 7-2521 knows who he is, and what he controls. For so long he had to think of his brothers, not himself. This shows that he is the master of this own soul, and that nothing can stop him from being his own person. To further back up my theme, “Invicus” quotes, “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” From this quote alone, I can gather that the author of this story is the ruler of his own fate, and what happens to him. He knows no

A poem which I have recently read is: "Dulce Et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen. The main point Wilfred Owen tries to convey in this poem is the sheer horror of war. Owen uses many techniques to show his feelings, some of which I'll be exploring.

The poem ‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henley forms thorough comparisons regarding theme with Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ as Henley conceives themes of fate, circumstance, and struggle in his literary piece. These thematic connections are shown when the protagonist, Okonkwo, of ‘Things Fall Apart’ is faced with the task of emerging from poverty and becoming a man that is successful, yet feared. He is also challenged with his own inner demons as the white man reshapes his way of life, driving Okonkwo to a fate much different than what he

Anthem, by Ayn Rand, is a very unique novel. It encircles individualism and makes the reader think of how people can conform to society and do as they are told without knowing the consequences and results of their decisions. Also, it teaches the importance of self expression and the freedom that comes along with being your own person and having the power to choose what path to take in life. Figurative language is used often in this book and in a variety of quotes that have great importance to the theme, plot, and conflict of the novel.

A boy who is being bullied at school doesn't know what to do or who to go to. He has become depressed and a shell of who he once was. He wants to talk to someone about what he is going through. He talks to his friend. His friend says he can not give into the bullies and give them what they want. He has to get stronger for the next bullies to come. Hardships are very common among people who are struggling, but they can not give into those struggles, instead of giving in they need to get stronger. This idea can be seen in many pieces of the following poems.“Invictus” by William Ernest Henley and “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes both convey the message that people who are struggling throughout a

I believe the book Anthem, by Ayn Rand was a very powerful book that is told in such a profound manor. I really enjoyed reading this novel because it is unusual to find books that are written in a different tone and time period. This novel is set up in a future society with an ancient atmosphere. Right off the bat you could sense that it was not going to be your typical summer novel. I enjoyed reading the different work because it had an original plot that focused on world differences, where independence and collectivism are the core domain of the society. The individuals of the dystopian society are purely based on following the government’s strict orders of a worldwide power. “When we sing hymns, the Hymn of Brotherhood, and the Hymn

“Outcast United, a alluring treat for lovers of nonfiction. As refugees from around the world join together, Luma ( the Fugees soccer coach) helps the young boys get an education and learn how to work together to keep each other safe. Luma a independent women came to America to go to school.

I my book The Titans Curse I admire Percy Jackson (the main character) he never gives up when he is a war he did not stop fighting even though he was outnumbered and did stop believing in himself and his friends I think the author Rick Riordan wanted the readers to preserver even if you don't think you can do it and want to give up don't and finish want you always wanted to and strive for perfection or victory.

How does war make you feel? Imagine how soldiers feel during the war and after, they have had to watch many innocent people suffer and die, maybe even their own friends. Both poems “Dulce et D Decorum Est” and “Who’s for the Game?” give readers a sense of what soldiers see and how they feel. War never fully leaves the soldiers even after they are not in battle anymore. Both poems give readers a little bit of the soldiers point of view and show how soldiers have to be brave even though they may be scared but who is actually up to fight. I believe the poems are supposed to give readers the effect of sadness and fright maybe just thinking of what soldiers have to endure but also makes them think about if they would be brave enough to fight themselves.

Lindsay Cross, who is wedded to a military man herself, is the award-winning author of the Men of Mercy series. Today she talks about what it is that appeals to her about military heroes and what it is about her characters that make them so relatable. The happily married mother of two also has some sage advice for her readers’ still who are still looking for love.

The work I choose was The Odyssey which is an Epic poem it's a long narrative poem it caught my attention with the struggle that odysseus had to go through a mortal man that just wanted to be back with his family in Ithaca, which took 20 long and horrible years. The journey that was laid in front of him mainly by the gods. First the trojan war, which was 10 of those 20 years was the reason for his departure, but he did not know what he was in for when he left.

I personally had chosen Yusef Komunyakaa because I wanted to read poetry that was written by a war veteran. I was pleasantly surprised that he wrote more than the Vietnam war, but also about race, jazz, and human life itself. His poetry was easy to understand and refreshingly straight to the point. My favorite poem he has written was “Facing It” which is why I spent a portion of it analyzing its themes. It lived up to my expectations and more. Yusef had a difficult life as a young African

The poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson affected my understanding of real events because it tells you about the courage of the six hundred because they went on even though they knew someone had made a mistake.  The Charge of the Light Brigade helped me understand real events because this was life during war there was no time for thought about losing or death you just had to push through and fight.

There are millions of problems throughout the whole world, dealing with human rights, violence, money, and people. One person can generate a change that makes a difference. In The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck and Antigone by Sophocles, Mayor Orden, Antigone, and Alex all have the determination to make that change and carry it out until their rights are established. Also, in the poem “Invictus” the message it sends people provides them with the strength to never give up and to be the start of a better future. The human spirit drives people’s confidence to help them stand up and create change for the better.

This year, I have studied several different texts, each of which tackle themes such as isolation, defeat, loss, desire and heroism in various engaging ways. For example, the first poem I studied, Out, Out-- immediately stood out to me due to the interesting choice of title. Having personally read Macbeth, it was clear that Robert Frost had been inspired by Macbeth’s speech after his wife committed suicide, for the only way to get the metaphorical blood of her hands was through death, using similar imagery to the boy’s hand in the poem. The boy too young and can’t cope with losing his hand; the work of both of their hands is too heavy, with the only way of escaping being defeat by death.