1.0 Introduction In comparing Howard Nemerov 's poem, Sonnet at Easter and Richard Wilbur 's, Sonnet, one can find how certain aspects, such as rhyme and the poems sound pattern, greatly benefit each poem in their own significant ways. By analyzing each component within the poems, a conclusion as to which piece is preferred will be reached.
2.0 Diction Firstly, It is evident that both poems successfully incorporated an acceptable amount of evocative words that truly puts the reader in a deep and meaningful state. In the poem Sonnet at Easter, the author effectively uses a set of impressive words that manages to assist in various other components, such as the poems imagery and feel. More specifically, the phrase ‘his wraithless hull’ demonstrates a …show more content…
For Sonnet, the author chose an ABAB pattern for their octave, and an ABA pattern for their volta, which in no way deteriorates or enhances the poem. However, when it comes to the words that the author seems to rhyme together, they fails to add to the poems appeal. While there are very generic words rhymed together like “crop...stop” and “seat … defeat”, in no way does the rhyming seem forced or clumsy. In fact, the author manages to keep the words subtle which enable the poem to flow smoothly (Wilbur). As for Sonnet at Easter, the author does an exceptional job at choosing unusual words that, although were short and lacked in complexity, managed to evoke interest. For example, when the author rhymes “reef” and “beef”, it is noticeable, that while both words are simple, they are both odd and not normally apparent in poems, especially not in one that is about the crucifixion of Christ. Despite how subtle and natural the words that both poems produce their rhymes with, Sonnet at Easter seems the most effective in its
2.0 Diction Firstly, It is evident that both poems successfully incorporated an acceptable amount of evocative words that truly puts the reader in a deep and meaningful state. In the poem Sonnet at Easter, the author effectively uses a set of impressive words that manages to assist in various other components, such as the poems imagery and feel. More specifically, the phrase ‘his wraithless hull’ demonstrates a …show more content…
For Sonnet, the author chose an ABAB pattern for their octave, and an ABA pattern for their volta, which in no way deteriorates or enhances the poem. However, when it comes to the words that the author seems to rhyme together, they fails to add to the poems appeal. While there are very generic words rhymed together like “crop...stop” and “seat … defeat”, in no way does the rhyming seem forced or clumsy. In fact, the author manages to keep the words subtle which enable the poem to flow smoothly (Wilbur). As for Sonnet at Easter, the author does an exceptional job at choosing unusual words that, although were short and lacked in complexity, managed to evoke interest. For example, when the author rhymes “reef” and “beef”, it is noticeable, that while both words are simple, they are both odd and not normally apparent in poems, especially not in one that is about the crucifixion of Christ. Despite how subtle and natural the words that both poems produce their rhymes with, Sonnet at Easter seems the most effective in its