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The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls

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In “The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the poem talks about the never-ending cycle of life and death and how the world keeps moving on through it all. The theme is shown through metaphor, repetition, personification, and symbolism. The line “The tide rises, the tide falls” is a metaphor for the cycle of life and death. It compares the tide rising to a rise in a new generation. The tide falling is a comparison for their passing away. This metaphor shows our journey up through life, but everything must fall. It is not a positive comparison, nor is it negative. It is just a way of life and showing that it goes on, even if your presence in the natural world may fall apart without a trace. The repetition of these lines

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