Comparing Two Poems

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There are differences and similarities between the two poems. “Ode to the west “, and “Ode to nightingale “. Both poems have use of personification,” Ode to west” and “Ode to nightingale”. The theme of ''Ode to west winds”, is death and renewal cycle of life. The theme of ''Ode to nightingale ‘is nature, beauty .vs life’s harsh reality. In poem, “Ode to west winds”, the use of personification is using allusions to political and moral changes. In “Ode to nightingale”, the poem uses imagery of forest of nature contrasting wildlife beauty with real life reality. In the poems the mood gives the use of figurative language. The mood for “Ode to west winds”, is to be helpful, spring, and the life with reemerge. The mood for

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