Archibald Lampman

land glorious and free”. Therefore, artists like Archibald Lampman and Marjorie Pickthall have written about our beautiful land. Both Pickthall poems “Dream River” and “The Pool” as well as Lampman’s “Morning on the Lièvres” do a wonderful job of describing nature. They constantly refer to gemstones or metals to describe nature’s aspects, thus giving the reader a strong visual aspect to base themselves on. Furthermore, by linking other aspects of nature to selective languageone creates instances of spirituality and dream like feelings. Throughout their works, Lampman and Pickthall describe nature as precious,…

The Queens of New York On 2012, the mayor of New York City proclaimed January 26 as an official holiday: Gossip Girl Day. As crazy as it may seem, the mayor believed that New York was portrayed so perfectly in the Gossip Girl shows that it seemed appropriate to recognize its brilliance annually. Gossip Girl is a teen drama series based off of Cecily von Ziegesar’s books. First airing in 2007, this show revolves around elites of New York and grabs the interest of many teens, resulting in winning…

Introduction The social sciences, the study of human in society and the relationships between humans, connect with how humans interact with each other. Especially how they treat each other after problematic issues, like when their goodness is at stake impacts human behavior. Thus, leading to the expression “throwing someone under the bus” and causing distress to both parties of this situation. The first example is a classic Christmas film, Elf. The second example is an episode from a popular TV…

For the purpose of this paper, two poems will be compared and analyzed. The first poem is about the emergence of plants from winter into spring called “Spring and All”. This poem is written by William Carlos Williams. The second poem is one speaking of the transition from autumn to winter, written by Archibald Lampman titled “Winter-Solitude”. First lets compare the form of both poems, starting with “Spring and All”. This poem consists of 27 lines organized into seven stanzas. The first stanza…

educational role, aligning with liberal ideals of progress and individual self-realization. Stephen Leacock’s Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town provides a humorous yet incisive critique of small-town life in Canada, revealing the idiosyncrasies and eccentricities of its characters. Leacock’s satire was not just for amusement, but served as a subtle critique of the slow pace of change in rural areas and the sometimes parochial mindset of its inhabitants. Through his vivid portrayal of Mariposa,…