Poems Essays

Introduction “The Odyssey” is one of the most famous epic poems of Ancient Greece which promotes the ideals of heroism, glorification of war and the power of the cunning over physical strengths. The poem introduces many characters which perform specific roles. Telemachus is the son of Odyssey and his role …

How would you feel if you were thinking about your lost love and a raven appears and starts to talk to you, only saying nevermore? Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts. When Edgar Allan Poe was only “2 years old, his mother passed away …

It was six men of Indostan To learning much inclined, Who went to see the Elephant(Though all of them were blind), That each by observation Might satisfy his mind The First approached the Elephant, And happening to fall Against his broad and sturdy side, At once began to bawl: “God …

The nineteenth century is known as the Victorian Era and it is famous for its improvement of information, growth of an empire and enlargement of the economy. The era had a vibrant spirit of events. During this era Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote the well-known poem “Ulyssses” and it represented how …

Fitzgerald writes about gender roles in a conservative manner in the Great Gatsby; men work to earn money for the maintenance of the women. Men are dominant over women, especially in the case of Tom, who asserts his physical strength to subdue them. Women’s passive roles in relationships are highlighted …

In what ways do the poems ‘Flag’, ‘Out of the Blue’ and ‘Mametz Wood’ convey the emotions and images of conflict? ‘Flag’ considers the value of patriotism as symbolized by the flag, and explores ideas of national identity, with a running metaphor comparing to a flag. It considers how the …

             Edward Taylor’s “Our Insufficiency to Praise God Suitably, for His Mercy” and Phyllis Wheatley’s “An Hymn to Humanity” illustrate distinct differences in the poetry of the Puritans and the Age of Reason.  While the former embraces a negative view of humanity and emphasizes mankind’s …

Pre-writing exercise 1 •Man: This primarily mean adult male but can designate any human being regardless of sex or age. Wikipedia (2011) •Wall: This is an upright structure of wood, plaster or any building material serving to enclose, divide or protect an area. Wikipedia (2011) •Berlin Wall: This is the …

The poem, A Far Cry From Africa, by Derek Walcott, is that of the poet’s indecisive feelings towards his motherland of Africa compared to the English in him. Derek Walcott is a poet who is mixed race; both sets of his grandparents were mixed color marriages. This background on Walcott …

The Bait, a poem written by metaphysical poet, John Donne, during the early seventeenth century, tells the story of a woman whose physical attractiveness and coquettish behaviour prove destructive as they succeed in ruining her chances of finding a pure and meaningful relationship. This poem is recounted from the point …