An Apology for Poetry

Plato’s Apology Essay Life is defined as “the period between the birth and death of a living thing”. With that being said, everyone is in complete control of their own path to a life of value; unfortunately, as a result, there are those who blind themselves by the eagerness of self-ambition instead of doing good for humanity itself which takes part in living a good life. Socrates’ stated, “the unexamined life is not worth living” supporting his idea that one must reflect on their own life in…

that their time together is coming to an end, Mr. Dunham asks Mrs. Tremaine to sit in a chair, which he calls a “throne,” and listen to a poem, titled “To a beautiful woman,” written by him and dedicated to her. After Mr. Dunham is done reciting his poetry, he reveals his true feelings for Mrs. Tremaine; he is in love with her. At first, Mrs. Tremaine denies she feels the same way towards Mr. Dunham, calling him just a friend, but he convinces her to open up and not be afraid of her true…

there, my mother introduced me into my love of poetry with works by Shel Silverstein. And finally, at the age of 17, my mother is teaching me the beauty of life with poetry that writes what our souls haven’t been able to speak. Every time things start to get rough between the two of us, or we start to travel down the path that lead to our suffering, my mother finds her forgiveness and squeezes onto it with her life. Sometimes, my mother still reads me poetry. The favorite story she likes to tell…

When it comes to the fine art of poetry, there is a fine line differing between good and bad. But how do you decipher when poetry is good? In my opinion, you can differ a piece of flawless literature from mediocre based purely upon the feeling it invokes. A piece of amazing literature can cause the reader to experience emotions that they would likely feel if they were genuinely in that situation, putting them in the shoes of the speaker within the piece of literature. In my opinion, an example…

This is made especially apparent in the Apology when Socrates is attempting to figure out why the Delphi said that there was no man wiser than Socrates himself. After hearing this, Socrates proceeded to seek out politicians, poets, and craftsmen in order to question them and determine what makes…

One of the most profound philosophers is Plato (427-347 BCE). Society knows of his works such as The Republic and Allegory of the Cave, but no one is truly familiar with his life unless they have studied him. To understand his works you must first understand his life and all that he experienced. I am going to open your eyes and educate you on the man who influenced western civilization. Together we will explore how he met his teacher, the Theory of Forms, almost being sold into slavery, founding…

is cliché for an artist to take their life’s experiences and express them boldly and without apology. Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was no exception. His work seems to be self-centered although it was about humanity as a whole. I believe that through his confusion he felt qualified to represent all people even when they were on opposite ends of the spectrum. Much of this is expressed in the irony of his poetry. Such a style made him one of, if not, the best poet in American history. “From song of…

It's a new morning as Adam begins to start planning the day to labor upon their garden. Feelings towards Eve as though they should "divide our labours" and go separate ways "till Noon". (214) As he reminds Eve "despairing, seeks to work us woe and shame" (253); extremely conscious of what could happen. While Adam continues giving forth order. Eve's human authority and her responsibility to comply is underestimated by her already "by thee infomd I learne" what could happen when she over hears "as…

forest-fire that/Consumes, and with each killing gains a wilder,/Brighter charm, all that comes my way.” Kamala Das’s poetry is concerned with both the external and internal worlds, and her response to the external world, in particular despite her inner restlessness, is marked by an admirable sense of poise and perfection. Introduction: Kamala Das is primarily a poet of feminine longings. Her poetry and prose reflect her restlessness as a sensitive woman moving in the male-dominated society,…

OPENING PARAGRAPH: Poetry is not just black ink on paper, but it is also a mesmerising yet captivating painting, a work of art. The poet is the artist and through words; they illustrate their own story. They can write stanzas and stanzas just on their experiences and their past, just like how artists express emotions through their pastel pinks or vibrant blues. Meanwhile, the poems in this anthology are like the watercolours in a painting. The faint streaks of loss and hardship, of heartbreak…