Shepherd

views on different sets of things. 3 poets in particular, express their different opinions on what nature’s role in providing for humanity is. Christopher Marlowe, the author of “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love”, has a different opinion from Walter Raleigh, the author of “The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd”, and William Carlos Williams, the author of “Raleigh was Right”. Despite the differences, these 2 poets do have similar things in common with each other. Marlowe displays his opinion…

everyone has faults and he is no exception. However, he is arguably better than King Herod. David is the earliest king and prophet of Islam. Yet, as most of us know he is a deeply flawed man. Early in his life he was a mere shepherd boy and at this time, the Philistines were at war with Judea. However, the Philistines had made the king an offer, they had told him if he would send out one of his men to defeat Goliath, they would leave Judea alone. Goliath was a very tall…

throughout history. Carpe diem poems are often used to claim a maiden’s “virginity” by appealing to the fear of death or by creating vivid imagery. “The Rubaiyat” by Edward Fitzgerald, “To His Coy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell, and “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlowe are poems that contain various elements of carpe diem poems. Through the usage of powerful imagery and figurative language works of Fitzgerald, Marvell, and Marlowe convince their audience that life is…

During the Elizabethan Age, the beginning of non-religious dramas came into literature as well as sonnets with dialogue such as “The Nymph’s Reply”, a parody to “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” written by Christopher Marlowe. William Shakespeare, the writer of 154 sonnets but most widely known for his work by the name of Romeo and Juliet, has made his mark on British poetry during the Elizabethan Age/ Renaissance. The two British sonnets being compared and or contrasted are sonnet I (one)…

As the daughter of a shepherd famous for the beautiful wool of his sheep, Arachne was a gifted and talented weaver. She often boasted about her weaving and became angry when others compared her skill to that of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategy, and crafts. Word of Arachne’s artistry quickly spread across Greece, and travelers often gathered to watch her work. When Athena learned of Arachne’s constant gloating, she appeared at Arachne’s home as an old, peasant lady and told her not to…

“Flash upon my inward eye”: The Role of Reflection and Tranquility in William Wordsworth’s “Daffodils” In his preface to Lyrical Ballads, William Wordsworth famously writes that “all good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings” (Wordsworth, Wu 509). However, it is important to note that he modifies this statement by adding that “though this be true, Poems to which any value can be attached were never produced on any variety of subjects but by a man who, being possessed of…

The word villanelle sounds very poetic, and there is a reason for that. The word, itself, derives from the Italian word villano, which means peasant, not very poetic, but in Italy villanelles were dance songs that sung were sung in the country area, and they had a somewhat rustic theme to them. Villanelle is also a form for a type of poem. A villanelle was the title of a poem, before it was put in as a poetry format. The poem was “Villanelle” by Jean Passerat. Villanelle form originated in…

Jonathan Edwards: A Great Shepherd of Early Colonial Theology and Revivalism Jonathan Edwards (1703-1759) played a historical part in American Christianity as we know it today. He was a notorious religious figure during a time when Congregationalists were determined to adhere to the religious styles of old. His intellectual and theological reason, along with his fervent zeal fueled by the Holy Spirit, makes him one of the greatest evangelistic preachers and apologists of all time. His life,…

Shepherding Model The role of a shepherd is identified as that of caring, courage and guidance. The qualities of a shepherd are knowing, leading, vulnerability, serving the flock welcoming, cooperating, and equipping. (Petersen, 2007) The call for leaders in the ecclesiastical community to pursue the shepherd-leader model for the advance and the effectiveness of the mission of God. (Resane, 2014) Shepherd have the need to feed God people. A shepherd’s way of thinking is essential to leading…

to a field where a shepherd watches lovingly over his sheep. Through careful analysis by examining the attributes of a shepherd, literary devices, such as symbolism and metaphors, and exploring the focus of the poem, one will gain a richer and deeper appreciation for the love and care, expressed in song, God has for His children. As we seek to understand the explanation of this psalm, it is imperative to note the definition of a shepherd. According to Dictionary.com, a shepherd is “a person who…