The poem, “Desiderata” convey the message that one should look at life through a positive aspect. God has created each and every human being for a certain purpose. They all have a right to be born and fulfill their purpose. They are all children of God’s and hence, a child of the universe, where theRead more
The poem, “Desiderata” convey the message that one should look at life through a positive aspect. God has created each and every human being for a certain purpose. They all have a right to be born and fulfill their purpose. They are all children of God’s and hence, a child of the universe, where they belong. One should believe in oneself but remain in good terms with everyone. It is important to listen to others, even if their story is dull, as they have a right to be heard. World is still a beautiful place to live in, and one should live life to the fullest by being honest and cheerful.
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Following poetic devices are used in the poem, “Desiderata”:- 1. Enjambment:- it is the continuation of a sentence with a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet or a stanza. It is seen in the poem when the speaker says “for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment/ it is as perennial as the grRead more
Following poetic devices are used in the poem, “Desiderata”:-
1. Enjambment:- it is the continuation of a sentence with a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet or a stanza. It is seen in the poem when the speaker says “for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment/ it is as perennial as the grass.”
2. Alliteration:- it is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. For example, “however humble” or “strength of spirit.”
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