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  1. The poem "[Lana Turner has collapsed!]" focuses on the influence of celebrity culture on modern day life and the gap between the popular perception of Hollywood celebrities and the truths of their lives, identities, and boundaries as real people. It also addresses how the public in general feels aboRead more

    The poem “[Lana Turner has collapsed!]” focuses on the influence of celebrity culture on modern day life and the gap between the popular perception of Hollywood celebrities and the truths of their lives, identities, and boundaries as real people. It also addresses how the public in general feels about these celebrities and the bonds that people often develop with the public personas of celebrities.

     

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  1. There is no set rhyme system or rhymed structure used in the poem. But the book does contain a few instances of half-rhymes.    Lana Turner Has Collapsed Summary

    There is no set rhyme system or rhymed structure used in the poem. But the book does contain a few instances of half-rhymes. 

     

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  1. In this poem, O'Hara explores topics including adoration, pop culture, celebrities, and modern lifestyle. The speaker thinks highly of Lana for drawing attention to herself and for doing so consistently. The majority of poets throughout history did not consider it worthwhile to write about celebrityRead more

    In this poem, O’Hara explores topics including adoration, pop culture, celebrities, and modern lifestyle. The speaker thinks highly of Lana for drawing attention to herself and for doing so consistently. The majority of poets throughout history did not consider it worthwhile to write about celebrity culture. Instead, they would decide to write about rulers, legendary characters, and artists.

     

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    Alliteration- e.g. “We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow” “And watch where the chalk-white arrows go” “Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black” Repetition- e.g. “And there the grass grows soft and white, And there the sun burns crimson bright, And there the moon-bird restsRead more

    • Alliteration- e.g. “We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow”

    “And watch where the chalk-white arrows go”

    “Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black”

    • Repetition- e.g. “And there the grass grows soft and white,

    And there the sun burns crimson bright,

    And there the moon-bird rests from his flight”

    “There is a place where the sidewalk ends…The place where the sidewalk ends”

     

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  1. The central notion of the poem is that young imagination can provide an escape from the severity of adult existence. This thought is offered by Silverstein.   Where The Sidewalk Ends Summary

    The central notion of the poem is that young imagination can provide an escape from the severity of adult existence. This thought is offered by Silverstein.

     

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  1. There is a distinct comparison between two settings, one full of nature, splendour, and wellbeing, flora, and fauna. The other setting is that of human settlement, which includes polluted cities and populated locations where people struggle to survive. The reference to the naive kids and their capabRead more

    There is a distinct comparison between two settings, one full of nature, splendour, and wellbeing, flora, and fauna. The other setting is that of human settlement, which includes polluted cities and populated locations where people struggle to survive. The reference to the naive kids and their capability to lead us in the direction of the breathtaking natural world is more tied to the ideas of spirituality and rawness than merely the physical aspects of life. The poet urges the readers to accept purity, love, and serenity for a healthy, happy existence.

     

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  1. This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Metaphor: The poem is filled with metaphors for the persona’s cut thumb. A couple of examples would be ‘Little pilgrim’, and ‘Trepanned veteran’. Simile: In the line ‘A flap like a hat’, the persona’s cut thumb is compared to aRead more

    This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:

    1. Metaphor: The poem is filled with metaphors for the persona’s cut thumb. A couple of examples would be ‘Little pilgrim’, and ‘Trepanned veteran’.
    2. Simile: In the line ‘A flap like a hat’, the persona’s cut thumb is compared to a hat.
    3. Internal Rhyme: One example would be ‘pill to kill’.

     

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  1. The central idea of the poem is the persona’s cut thumb. Each stanza revolves around various descriptions romanticizing the same.    Cut Summary

    The central idea of the poem is the persona’s cut thumb. Each stanza revolves around various descriptions romanticizing the same. 

     

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