“Wild Geese”, is a considerably inspiring poem that makes me think of freedom. The freedom to ignore any self-restrictions and to be who you are. This poem is written in free verse; it has very little structure, containing only one stanza and eighteen lines. There are no meter or rhymes in this poem. This seems to reflect nature in the way that it is constantly changing, and is not constricted. It is written in second person, in a conversational tone. By doing so, the persona of the narrator seems like a wise and experienced person who has already endured such tribulations, has come out of it and is giving advice on the ways of the world.
The conversational tone is seen especially when the speaker says “Tell me about despair, yours, and I will …show more content…
This simile works to further make apparent to the reader that they are connected to something greater than themselves; they are an important part of his vast universe, and of nature.
“The Tyger” is a beautiful poem written by William Blake that I believe not only works to represent the contrasts between good and evil, but also questions the creator of the universe and his intentions. Blake talks about the aspects of the Tyger in a way that shows he thinks this creature is made in the image of its creator. He then continues on to say “Did he who made the Lamb make thee?” What kind of God could create a creature so beautifully terrifying, then proceed to create such sweet innocence as that of the lamb?
Blake uses a collection of words that conjure up images in our minds that reveal the poem’s meaning. Throughout the poem, words pertaining to fire are referenced, stirring up images of a wildness and potential danger. The poem starts with “Tyger Tyger, burning bright. In the forests of the night,” and I can already see the fierceness of the Tyger’s eyes burning bright through the trees in the forest, giving me that sense of danger. He then uses specific words to help us envision what kind of creator could make such a being. “What immortal hand or eye. Could frame thy fearful symmetry?” and “On what wings dare he …show more content…
He also seems to doubt the ability of God, questioning his omnipotence as well as his intentions. It makes me wonder about Blake’s faith and how strong it is. He claimed to have many visions of angels and God, so one would assume his faith to be pretty solid. However, he watched his brother suffer and die of tuberculosis, something to that extent could test anyone’s faith. My thoughts are that he believes in God, however, he questions God’s motives behind the evil and suffering in the world.
“The Anthem for Doomed Youth”, is a heart wrenching poem about horrendous anguish derived from war. The speaker of this poem is all-knowing, he seems to have intimate knowledge of the terrors of the battlefield as well as the rituals back at home. He asks difficult questions, however, unlike in the poem “The Tyger”, he does not leave those questions unanswered. He tells the reader of how fighting and dying at war is a lot less glamorous than people back at home make it out to be. The tone of this poem starts off as bitter and changes to that of
The conversational tone is seen especially when the speaker says “Tell me about despair, yours, and I will …show more content…
This simile works to further make apparent to the reader that they are connected to something greater than themselves; they are an important part of his vast universe, and of nature.
“The Tyger” is a beautiful poem written by William Blake that I believe not only works to represent the contrasts between good and evil, but also questions the creator of the universe and his intentions. Blake talks about the aspects of the Tyger in a way that shows he thinks this creature is made in the image of its creator. He then continues on to say “Did he who made the Lamb make thee?” What kind of God could create a creature so beautifully terrifying, then proceed to create such sweet innocence as that of the lamb?
Blake uses a collection of words that conjure up images in our minds that reveal the poem’s meaning. Throughout the poem, words pertaining to fire are referenced, stirring up images of a wildness and potential danger. The poem starts with “Tyger Tyger, burning bright. In the forests of the night,” and I can already see the fierceness of the Tyger’s eyes burning bright through the trees in the forest, giving me that sense of danger. He then uses specific words to help us envision what kind of creator could make such a being. “What immortal hand or eye. Could frame thy fearful symmetry?” and “On what wings dare he …show more content…
He also seems to doubt the ability of God, questioning his omnipotence as well as his intentions. It makes me wonder about Blake’s faith and how strong it is. He claimed to have many visions of angels and God, so one would assume his faith to be pretty solid. However, he watched his brother suffer and die of tuberculosis, something to that extent could test anyone’s faith. My thoughts are that he believes in God, however, he questions God’s motives behind the evil and suffering in the world.
“The Anthem for Doomed Youth”, is a heart wrenching poem about horrendous anguish derived from war. The speaker of this poem is all-knowing, he seems to have intimate knowledge of the terrors of the battlefield as well as the rituals back at home. He asks difficult questions, however, unlike in the poem “The Tyger”, he does not leave those questions unanswered. He tells the reader of how fighting and dying at war is a lot less glamorous than people back at home make it out to be. The tone of this poem starts off as bitter and changes to that of