Humidity at Noon- A Modern, Mississippian Relation to ‘Frost at Midnight’
My babe so beautiful, it thrills my heart
With tender gladness, thus to look at thee,
And think that thou shalt learn far other lore
And in far other scenes!
Coleridge 53-56
I’ve grown up in a loving household; my early childhood was not nearly as dismal and troubled as many of the poets of the Romantic era were. My parents and other family members have always supported me in whatever activities I have wished to explore, and I have always tried to use my opportunities to their full extent. It is not something new or profound for a parent to wish the best for their child; yet, I have always felt that there were always other underlying reasons for my father wanting me to do certain activities. Phrases such as “I always wanted to try this when I was your age” were commonly said, yet, I never truly thought too deeply into them. One day, amidst a casual car ride, I …show more content…
The familial theme is one that can be related to upon in all aspects of life. The longing for the bright and better future for a loved one is ever present throughout the poem, and I strongly relate to the father and child bond it portrays. The basic similarities of familial love can relate to all. But, when one looks to the background of Coleridge and truly takes in his hopeful words, they can appreciate how he is planning for a better future for his child. It is a poem that also takes on the Romantic theme of looking to a child as a great mind, and Coleridge wishes to nourish the prospective greatness with freedom to explore nature. Amidst the myriad of imagery and tone changes that occur, it is created into a very vivid and realistic well wishing conversation. With my own relationship with my father, I can see him and myself in this scene years ago when I was a child, and the sweet sentiments of the poem will always resonate with
My babe so beautiful, it thrills my heart
With tender gladness, thus to look at thee,
And think that thou shalt learn far other lore
And in far other scenes!
Coleridge 53-56
I’ve grown up in a loving household; my early childhood was not nearly as dismal and troubled as many of the poets of the Romantic era were. My parents and other family members have always supported me in whatever activities I have wished to explore, and I have always tried to use my opportunities to their full extent. It is not something new or profound for a parent to wish the best for their child; yet, I have always felt that there were always other underlying reasons for my father wanting me to do certain activities. Phrases such as “I always wanted to try this when I was your age” were commonly said, yet, I never truly thought too deeply into them. One day, amidst a casual car ride, I …show more content…
The familial theme is one that can be related to upon in all aspects of life. The longing for the bright and better future for a loved one is ever present throughout the poem, and I strongly relate to the father and child bond it portrays. The basic similarities of familial love can relate to all. But, when one looks to the background of Coleridge and truly takes in his hopeful words, they can appreciate how he is planning for a better future for his child. It is a poem that also takes on the Romantic theme of looking to a child as a great mind, and Coleridge wishes to nourish the prospective greatness with freedom to explore nature. Amidst the myriad of imagery and tone changes that occur, it is created into a very vivid and realistic well wishing conversation. With my own relationship with my father, I can see him and myself in this scene years ago when I was a child, and the sweet sentiments of the poem will always resonate with