teachers emphasizing us to be creative in our writings so that they would stand out from the others in the classroom. Some people may think that writing is just to get through an assignment and on to the next one; however, it has always had a way of enveloping me into the writing process since high school. Throughout my English classes in high school, I grew from being an average writer, to feeling like I was excelling at my work. The process that I went through was possible because of the English teachers that I was fortunate to have my later years in high school. Through my high school days, my teachers really encouraged me along the way to become a more confident writer after getting tore down. Making the transition from middle school to high school is a big change in itself. I was ready to take on English classes with all that I had because English was by far my favorite subject throughout school. As I walked into English class, I felt like it would be an alright course. The year continued on and the teacher of my freshman English course kind of dulled my passion for writing. For example, I would have a question about a writing we were doing at the…
edition of Leaves of Grass, and continued to expand upon the work. Whitman’s main technique in order to express his views was the utilization of symbolism in his poems. Through the symbolism, he hoped to convey his ideology concerning the oneness, spiritual reality, and fluidity that existed between man, nature, and the world (Premalatha 1). The poem “Song of Myself” from Leaves of Grass was revolutionary in its symbolism. The piece looks at the journey of the soul once its burden is released in…
In what ways does Sylvia Plath make use of the language in order to make the poem convincing? "Daddy" is a confessional and a very passionate poem composed by American writer Sylvia Plath. It was composed on October 12, 1962 in the blink of an eye before her passing. With the striking utilization of symbolism, Plath makes a imagery of her father,Otto Plath, utilizing different analogies to portray her association with him. Otto Plath kicked the bucket when Sylvia was eight years of age because…
There are many "popular" topics used frequently by authors. Love, religion, and war are some favorites. Two other such topics we typically read about are nature and death. The two can be discussed separately or they can be related to each other. Walt Whitman, a lover of nature, tackled these subjects in "Song of Myself" from Leaves of Grass. Another author who does the same is William Cullen Bryant. Though two very different writers with different styles, they share some of the same ideas.…
Finance classes, such as Statistics and Microeconomics. These classes were all lecture-based. Every morning when I walked into class, the board would be cluttered with mathematical charts and diagrams. I couldn’t really understand the information that was shown through these figures. Rather than looking at the board, I always seemed to be more interested in the clock. Near the end of the semester, my grades dropped and I knew that being an Accounting major was not for me. I looked back at my…
Song of Myself written by Walt Whitman celebrates life and how people can become one with nature. Whitman shows how happy life can be if you take the world and look at its beauty. Whitman’s poem takes readers through many settings, time points and viewpoints. While the setting for the love Song of Alfred J. Prufrock written by T.S Eliot is about a middle-aged man in a big dirty city who views life as though it has nothing to offer but boredom, anxiety, and death. Prufrock shows life can be…
Song of Myself #6 is an epic poem that speaks of the importance of grass. Through catalogues he expresses many different purposes of grass. However, by the end of the piece, he comes to the realization that grass is essential and a part of the circle of life. Grass grows from the ground in which people who have died are buried, he truly expresses this on page 429 in lines eight and nine, “They are alive and well somewhere, the smallest sprout shows there is really no death.” Through this line of…
word “I.” For example,” Or whether I go among those I like best, and that like me best.” 3. A. The appearance of this poem is in long lines with the first stanza being the biggest, the second one smaller, and last one smallest. The poet displayed his poem this way for it to flow and wrap up in a descriptive yet clear way. By the last stanza, readers had an idea of what the poem was about. B. The poem is filled with imagery which helps the poem to be easily understood. For example, ”Or the…
Whitman’s poetry used language to try to unify a Union drifting apart. He believed language could preserve cultural values through stories. His main purpose was to display the hearts and minds of the country’s citizens, showing their participation in the flow of natural evolution. In Whitman’s poem “Song of Myself” he celebrates himself. The poem explains his appreciation for nature and how much he loves the world. “I CELEBRATE myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume,…
My Song of Myself #1 Best-selling musical artist Frank Sinatra presents a beautiful message through his song “My Way”. Throughout the song, Sinatra portrays a man nearing the end of a significant component of his life. Emotional thoughts of leaving this part of him behind are showcased throughout the lyrics and the title of the song. Existentialism, the thought that one should focus on finding their life and life’s meaning through their will, choices, and responsibilities, is the song’s main…