The Ocean
"The Ocean" written by Nathaniel Hawthorne was published in 1833. This poem describes the ocean and the symbolism that the ocean has. Being written over a century ago, this poem still describes the ocean as it stands today. The ocean is a very difficult place to conquer. It is always changing and is never the same. Hawthorne demonstrates these attributes to the ocean throughout his poem while giving in to a deeper meaning.
Nathaniel Hawthorne is a very well-known author. One of his best-known works was "The Scarlet Letter." He is known for his strong uses of allegory and symbolism throughout his works. He surrounded himself with other successful poets, which aided in his personal success. He studied at Bowdoin College where he …show more content…
With constant tides, currents, and swells, it does a number on even the most seasoned seamen. By the end of the poem, it tells about how calm the bottom of the ocean is when a seaman goes there as his final resting place. Many seamen, once they have passed away, do go to rest at sea, with the mindset that the ocean spirits will comfort them. This poem alludes to that mindset perfectly. He demonstrates this sort of paradox by using the lines "Though there be fury on the waves, beneath them there is none." These two lines alone cover the basis of the whole theme and deeper meaning of this poem. Hawthorne does not stray from his initial idea. He writes with a central idea which helps keep the reader …show more content…
This structure helps the poem flow smoothly and be more pleasing to the reader. Hawthorne did this on purpose so that his readers could effectively interpret it. It is not that they could not have interpreted it without this structure, it just helps. There is scientific proof that people are more willing to think deeper into something if it is smoother and easier to read. This proves that Hawthorne was a very intelligent person and writer.
The beauty of this poem, along with all of Hawthorne's poems is that they are all open to lots of different interpretation. He uses such strong symbolism throughout his works, that anyone can interpret it differently. A common interpretation that is found that is that the ocean can represent a sinner's life. Hawthorne uses references and symbolism that sinners' lives are like oceans very well. By showing the changes in the ocean he proves that it can be difficult to conquer on the surface. Hawthorne effectives the different aspects of the ocean, while opening up to interpretation of a different
"The Ocean" written by Nathaniel Hawthorne was published in 1833. This poem describes the ocean and the symbolism that the ocean has. Being written over a century ago, this poem still describes the ocean as it stands today. The ocean is a very difficult place to conquer. It is always changing and is never the same. Hawthorne demonstrates these attributes to the ocean throughout his poem while giving in to a deeper meaning.
Nathaniel Hawthorne is a very well-known author. One of his best-known works was "The Scarlet Letter." He is known for his strong uses of allegory and symbolism throughout his works. He surrounded himself with other successful poets, which aided in his personal success. He studied at Bowdoin College where he …show more content…
With constant tides, currents, and swells, it does a number on even the most seasoned seamen. By the end of the poem, it tells about how calm the bottom of the ocean is when a seaman goes there as his final resting place. Many seamen, once they have passed away, do go to rest at sea, with the mindset that the ocean spirits will comfort them. This poem alludes to that mindset perfectly. He demonstrates this sort of paradox by using the lines "Though there be fury on the waves, beneath them there is none." These two lines alone cover the basis of the whole theme and deeper meaning of this poem. Hawthorne does not stray from his initial idea. He writes with a central idea which helps keep the reader …show more content…
This structure helps the poem flow smoothly and be more pleasing to the reader. Hawthorne did this on purpose so that his readers could effectively interpret it. It is not that they could not have interpreted it without this structure, it just helps. There is scientific proof that people are more willing to think deeper into something if it is smoother and easier to read. This proves that Hawthorne was a very intelligent person and writer.
The beauty of this poem, along with all of Hawthorne's poems is that they are all open to lots of different interpretation. He uses such strong symbolism throughout his works, that anyone can interpret it differently. A common interpretation that is found that is that the ocean can represent a sinner's life. Hawthorne uses references and symbolism that sinners' lives are like oceans very well. By showing the changes in the ocean he proves that it can be difficult to conquer on the surface. Hawthorne effectives the different aspects of the ocean, while opening up to interpretation of a different