"The Bells" is a heavily onomatopoeic poem by Edgar Allan Poe which was not published until after his death in 1849. It is perhaps best known for the diascopic use of the word "bells." Poe talks about different types of bells. Silver bells, golden bells, brazen bells, and iron bells. The different types of bells indicate the changes that happen in his life.
In stanza one Poe talks about silver bells “What a world of merriment their melody foretells! How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, In the icy air of night!” (Line 3-5). This stanza talks about childhood where you are innocent and happy. The tone of this stanza shows happiness.
Then Poe goes on to talk about Golden Bells. Which to me means Wedding Bells. This is where he is entering adulthood.
In stanza one Poe talks about silver bells “What a world of merriment their melody foretells! How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, In the icy air of night!” (Line 3-5). This stanza talks about childhood where you are innocent and happy. The tone of this stanza shows happiness.
Then Poe goes on to talk about Golden Bells. Which to me means Wedding Bells. This is where he is entering adulthood.