The beauty of the poem is enhanced by using figures of speech such as Alliteration,Antithesis,Climax, Paradox, Personification, Repetition, Synecdoche, Tautology, Hyperbole, Inversion and Metaphor. There is also a repetition of initial words in few stanzas, eg: In stanza 2: line 2 and 3- when and thRead more
The beauty of the poem is enhanced by using figures of speech such as Alliteration,Antithesis,Climax, Paradox, Personification, Repetition, Synecdoche, Tautology, Hyperbole, Inversion and Metaphor. There is also a repetition of initial words in few stanzas, eg: In stanza 2: line 2 and 3- when and then, stanza 3: line 3 and 5- so and bestow. Herbert uses a theological (the study of the nature of God and religious belief) concept throughout this poem. This strategy is similar to a metaphor, but it is far more sophisticated. In this poem, Herbert utilises a pulley to depict humanity’s connection with God/religion.
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The central idea of the poem revolves around the achievement of success. Success, according to the poet, is the result of perseverance, constant pursuit of one’s objective, and unshakable determination. To succeed, one has toil without giving up and rely on the blessings of God. Will to win sRead more
The central idea of the poem revolves around the achievement of success. Success, according to the poet, is the result of perseverance, constant pursuit of one’s objective, and unshakable determination. To succeed, one has toil without giving up and rely on the blessings of God.
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