The two key elements in any essay, picture, or anything of the sort are tone, the writer’s attitude toward the subject, and theme, representation of a message about life or human nature that is revealed within the story. Theme is remarkably symbolized within the works of A.E. Housman, Walt Whitman, and Vincent Van Gogh for the majority of the works; however, tone is a different story. In the craft of such artists, tone is not blatantly stated or pictures, but must be hypothesized by gathering evidence from the piece of poetry or image itself, which leads to more research into the writer and/or painter and further investigation of the art. These three artists greatly needed research to discover the ultimate message of such creation that they
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In these works, the theme and tone can be quite easily spotted, but predominately in these lines: “Stars, I have seen them fall / But when they drop and die / No star is lost at all / From all the star-sown sky” (Housman 1-4). Housman addresses both of the major elements in only the first four lines, the stars, which could represent something higher; although, it is unsure of what Housman could possibly be referring to, which makes sense with the noncommittal tone of the poem. However, the works have the stars represent something else. As seen in Van Gogh’s painting, the stars shine brightly while the rest of the city seems to be dark and gloomy, yet has their lights radiating through the windows. Van Gogh somewhat implied that the stars have a greater power, which pairs with Housman’s poem; on the other hand, Walt Whitman provides the stars as something more straightforward, just a relief object. Nonetheless, Whitman’s simple theme is seen in all of the arts, since they are all provided with a sense of relief to the person or people in which the poems is based upon. A.E. Housman, Walt Whitman, and Vincent Van Gogh all have similar pieces due to the tone, yet their styles and creative minds create a whole new atmosphere revolving around the same exact …show more content…
Judging by the intensity of these select lines, many emotions can be felt: “How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick / Till rising and gliding out I wander’d off by myself / In the mystical moist night-air, and from time to time / Look’d up in perfect silence at the stars” (Whitman 5-8). Whitman clearly expressing uncertainty of the previous event, leading him to be tired and sick until he wanders off outside to use the stars as a relief device. Reflecting off of using the stars as a device for relief, it gives an utterly peaceful tone at the conclusion of “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer”. Nonetheless, audiences feel impacted by the tone of other creations, Gogh’s contrasting somber city and luminously glowing stars. Onlookers could possibly connect with the painting through it’s mixed emotions, whether that is the exuberant energy of the light or the distressing energy of the city. The painting gives off an oddly emotional feel, just like the two poems. Such artists as A.E. Housman, Walt Whitman, and Vincent Van Gogh have substantial followings due to the powerful aspect of their works, which allowed them to create as much as their hearts desired, which became a key feature of such
In these works, the theme and tone can be quite easily spotted, but predominately in these lines: “Stars, I have seen them fall / But when they drop and die / No star is lost at all / From all the star-sown sky” (Housman 1-4). Housman addresses both of the major elements in only the first four lines, the stars, which could represent something higher; although, it is unsure of what Housman could possibly be referring to, which makes sense with the noncommittal tone of the poem. However, the works have the stars represent something else. As seen in Van Gogh’s painting, the stars shine brightly while the rest of the city seems to be dark and gloomy, yet has their lights radiating through the windows. Van Gogh somewhat implied that the stars have a greater power, which pairs with Housman’s poem; on the other hand, Walt Whitman provides the stars as something more straightforward, just a relief object. Nonetheless, Whitman’s simple theme is seen in all of the arts, since they are all provided with a sense of relief to the person or people in which the poems is based upon. A.E. Housman, Walt Whitman, and Vincent Van Gogh all have similar pieces due to the tone, yet their styles and creative minds create a whole new atmosphere revolving around the same exact …show more content…
Judging by the intensity of these select lines, many emotions can be felt: “How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick / Till rising and gliding out I wander’d off by myself / In the mystical moist night-air, and from time to time / Look’d up in perfect silence at the stars” (Whitman 5-8). Whitman clearly expressing uncertainty of the previous event, leading him to be tired and sick until he wanders off outside to use the stars as a relief device. Reflecting off of using the stars as a device for relief, it gives an utterly peaceful tone at the conclusion of “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer”. Nonetheless, audiences feel impacted by the tone of other creations, Gogh’s contrasting somber city and luminously glowing stars. Onlookers could possibly connect with the painting through it’s mixed emotions, whether that is the exuberant energy of the light or the distressing energy of the city. The painting gives off an oddly emotional feel, just like the two poems. Such artists as A.E. Housman, Walt Whitman, and Vincent Van Gogh have substantial followings due to the powerful aspect of their works, which allowed them to create as much as their hearts desired, which became a key feature of such