Through new experiences and interactions with the world, individuals can not only discover more about themselves and the wider society but also have their previous beliefs and assumptions about humanity challenged. In particular, Robert Frost’s poem Tuft of Flowers and Ryan Murphy’s 2010 film ‘Eat Pray Love’ demonstrate how both sudden and planned discoveries can enlighten individuals emotionally and spiritually thus leading them to renewed perceptions about the world. Furthermore, both the film and Frost’s poem Home Burial emphasize how the process of making these discoveries can be highly challenging and confronting because it varies according to one’s personal, cultural and social values. Through the exploration of discoveries in their
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Frost’s Tuft of flowers demonstrates how discovering the connection between man and nature for the first time can emotionally and spiritually impact an individual. A paradoxical ‘shared loneliness’ is embodied through the sombre tone of dialogue “I must be as he had been- alone” and is further reinforced with “All must be”, which leads readers to the conclusion that the loneliness felt by him is an underlying and deep-rooted feeling experienced by “all”. The symbolism of the “tuft of flowers” highlights the kinship between the persona and the mower, and addresses the need to be attentive and helpful to others. The repetition of dialogue with a more hopeful tone, concluding the poem “Men work together, whether they work together or apart” is used to reflect how individuals are metaphorically never alone, even if no one is physically present at the time, which is juxtaposed to the first time this quote was used. Repetition of “But” throughout the poem represents constant reshaping of the persona’s perceptions of the world and further emphasizes how the more discoveries one makes, the more one understand their connection to humanity. Likewise Murphy’s ‘Eat Pray Love’ explores the effect travelling and experiencing different aspects of the world has on individual’s attitude towards life. The protagonist, …show more content…
In Frost’s Home Burial, symbolism of distance between Amy and her husband on the staircase embodies the estrangement between the couple due to their inability to effectively communicate; Amy metaphorically describes him as a “Blind creature” that is unable to understand the cause of her misery. Amy’s dialogue "Oh, where's my hat?” signifies social conventions at the time which demand that women must look presentable when leaving the house. The immediate following of "Oh, I don't need it!" represents her deviation from the social norm due to the fact she “must get air” because of the metaphorical suffocation she experiences in the house. The poem ends on a cliff-hanger; Amy is halfway out the door with her husband threatening her saying “I’ll follow and bring you back by force. I will!” which leaves the reader to question whether she leaves or not, since divorce is deemed socially unacceptable at the time. Likewise, ‘Eat Pray Love’ displays the consequences of a lack of communication in a marriage. The mid-shot of elevator doors closing on Liz’s newly divorced ex-husband with his hand up and wedding ring showing, followed by a close up of Liz’s distressed facial expression symbolises the definite end of their marriage, which has left her confused
Frost’s Tuft of flowers demonstrates how discovering the connection between man and nature for the first time can emotionally and spiritually impact an individual. A paradoxical ‘shared loneliness’ is embodied through the sombre tone of dialogue “I must be as he had been- alone” and is further reinforced with “All must be”, which leads readers to the conclusion that the loneliness felt by him is an underlying and deep-rooted feeling experienced by “all”. The symbolism of the “tuft of flowers” highlights the kinship between the persona and the mower, and addresses the need to be attentive and helpful to others. The repetition of dialogue with a more hopeful tone, concluding the poem “Men work together, whether they work together or apart” is used to reflect how individuals are metaphorically never alone, even if no one is physically present at the time, which is juxtaposed to the first time this quote was used. Repetition of “But” throughout the poem represents constant reshaping of the persona’s perceptions of the world and further emphasizes how the more discoveries one makes, the more one understand their connection to humanity. Likewise Murphy’s ‘Eat Pray Love’ explores the effect travelling and experiencing different aspects of the world has on individual’s attitude towards life. The protagonist, …show more content…
In Frost’s Home Burial, symbolism of distance between Amy and her husband on the staircase embodies the estrangement between the couple due to their inability to effectively communicate; Amy metaphorically describes him as a “Blind creature” that is unable to understand the cause of her misery. Amy’s dialogue "Oh, where's my hat?” signifies social conventions at the time which demand that women must look presentable when leaving the house. The immediate following of "Oh, I don't need it!" represents her deviation from the social norm due to the fact she “must get air” because of the metaphorical suffocation she experiences in the house. The poem ends on a cliff-hanger; Amy is halfway out the door with her husband threatening her saying “I’ll follow and bring you back by force. I will!” which leaves the reader to question whether she leaves or not, since divorce is deemed socially unacceptable at the time. Likewise, ‘Eat Pray Love’ displays the consequences of a lack of communication in a marriage. The mid-shot of elevator doors closing on Liz’s newly divorced ex-husband with his hand up and wedding ring showing, followed by a close up of Liz’s distressed facial expression symbolises the definite end of their marriage, which has left her confused