Obviously there is another side to Thoreau with which "Birches" does not strife. A Thoreau more suitable to Frost shows up in a Journal passage six months before the striking ice tempest of December 31, 1852. He expresses: "Nature must be viewed humanly to be viewed at all; that is, her scenes must be associated with humane affections, such as are associated with one's native place, for instance. She is most significant to a lover. A lover of Nature is preeminently a lover of man. If I have no…
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, two migrant workers, Lennie and George travel together during the depression seeking employment. George and Lennie are an unlikely pair, However, both provide each other sense of belonging. Even though George and Lennie's relationship is mutually beneficial, it is not entirely healthy. George and Lennie are an unlikely pair, However, both provide each other sense of belonging. George and Lennie are friends since childhood. Both, travel together to find…
John Muir’s Wilderness Works John Muir is a Scottish poet whose works focus primarily on the beauty of America’s wildest places. He has written about many western areas such as Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, as well as the northern state of Alaska. He earned the name “John of the Mountains” for his style of writing. Muir and his passion for undeveloped areas even helped design some of President Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation programs. His work for land…
An essential theme present all throughout the novel, State of Wonder by Ann Patchett, is the journey it takes for people as individuals to find who they truly are, and how the topic of morality plays a big role in the process. From the beginning of the book, it is evident that the main character, Dr. Marina Singh, relies solely on past events which in consequence, continue to torment her as an adult and further dictate how she lives her life. Moreover, these fears increase as she begins her…
excitement of fire that shines bright , or live in the shadow of the ice that flows through the night. In the poem Fire and Ice by, Robert Frost contemplates both options , and says which choice he would pick in certain scenarios. I believe the poem Fire and Ice , is symbolism for how do you want to live your life. In the first two lines of Fire and Ice , Robert Frost mentions the common debate on which is better, fire or ice. Frost emphasizes this to create the base for the rest of the…
Anne Bradstreet: A Groundbreaking Poet Anne Bradstreet was born in Northamptonshire, England in 1612. She was educated in literature and history in Greek, Latin, French, Hebrew, and English. Many experiences affected her writing. For example, her friend, Anne Hutchinson, was banished and killed caused by her beliefs. Anne Bradstreet is a groundbreaking poet due to her unique poems, applicable themes, and her impact in puritan society. First of all, the poem, “To My Dear and Loving…
Imagine being one of the most popular bans ever. Next, think about arguably having the most popular song of its era. The English band Led Zeppelin lead by member’s singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, Drummer John Bonham, keyboard/bass John Paul Jones. Led Zeppelins most popular song “Stairway To Heaven” has received its tile as arguably the greatest song ever. “Stairway To Heaven” was the most requested song on the radio throughout the 1970’s. Led Zeppelins Stairway To Heaven” shows us…
To look into a cursed mirror, is to be strangled by your own hair. Wait a minute that's not right but that's that's that's far from the same thing. With the two poems I am speaking of, Porphyria's Lover written by Robert Browning and Lady of Shalott written by Lord Tennyson, are the same in his many ways as they are different. This is like comparing two great works of art the Mona Lisa and the Starry Night both have beauty in their own ways. But you can't challenge either one about being more…
Serial Killers: Are they born or are they made? It seems to be a question to ignite a debate and has so for decades. The nature vs nurture debate has been regarded as the most essential argument in psychology. Regarding serial killers, it may be the most important. A number of things can play into a person becoming what they end up being or doing. Whether it is their hormones or genetics; or their background, it has an effect on a person’s outcome. Parents can determine the life their child will…
The question is do you think that it is important Robert Crumb and Harvey Pekar were part of the underground comic scene and for years no one knew of the two of them. For me personally I think they were very important because now they're getting a lot of attention for their works. If that doesn't make someone believe that there important then I don't know what can . For their styles are similar they oddly complement one another and honestly they make a good team depending on how you think about…