The poem follows the rhyme pattern AAAAABBACCDDDEDE. Bereft Summary
The poem follows the rhyme pattern AAAAABBACCDDDEDE. Bereft Summary
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The poem "Bereft" expresses the poet's sentiments of loneliness. The person is helpless across the whole world, not only in his own house. Although everything, even nature, seemed to be working against him, he firmly believes in God. The poet uses personification and metaphors to explain the ferocitRead more
The poem “Bereft” expresses the poet’s sentiments of loneliness. The person is helpless across the whole world, not only in his own house. Although everything, even nature, seemed to be working against him, he firmly believes in God. The poet uses personification and metaphors to explain the ferocity of nature. However, there is an element of optimism in the poem. It means that even when your bad spirit tempts you with anxiety and loneliness if you have complete faith in yourself, you won’t give in to its influence. Bereft Summary
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Enjambment: Enjambment occurs when a line of poetry extends beyond the end of one verse and continues into the next, without a pause or punctuation. It creates a sense of flow and continuity, allowing the poem to read smoothly. Example: "Where had I heard this wind before / Change like this to a deeRead more
- Enjambment: Enjambment occurs when a line of poetry extends beyond the end of one verse and continues into the next, without a pause or punctuation. It creates a sense of flow and continuity, allowing the poem to read smoothly. Example: “Where had I heard this wind before / Change like this to a deeper roar?”
- Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words nearby. It adds musicality and rhythm to the verse. Example: “Blindly struck at my knee and missed.”
- Assonance: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words nearby. It adds a melodic quality to the poem. Example: “Out on the porch’s sagging floor.”
- Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things, highlighting their similarities. Example: “Leaves got up in a coil and hissed,” comparing leaves rustling to a hissing sound.
- Imagery: Imagery uses vivid and descriptive language to create sensory experiences for the reader, evoking images, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures. Example: “Looking down hill to a frothy shore.”
- Repetition: Repetition involves repeating words, phrases, or sounds to create emphasis or reinforce a particular idea or emotion. Example: “Word I was in” in the lines emphasizing the speaker’s sense of isolation.
- Personification: Personification gives human qualities to non-human entities or objects. Example: “Sombre clouds in the west were massed,” ascribing human-like characteristics to clouds.
- Symbolism: Symbolism uses objects, settings, or actions to represent deeper meanings or ideas. Example: The “coil” of leaves and the “sombre clouds” could symbolize the presence of hidden dangers or impending change.
- Caesura: Caesura is a pause or break in the middle of a line, marked by punctuation or a natural pause, which can create a sense of rhythm and dramatic effect. Example: “They come to rest at any kerb: / All streets in time are visited.”
- Oxymoron: Oxymoron is a literary device that combines contradictory terms. Example: “permanent and blank and true,” where “permanent” and “blank” are opposites.
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The poem “Poppies in October '' includes themes such as beauty of nature and the mundane, Death as an escape or peace, and Femininity and Sacrifice. Plath effectively instils these themes into the poem. Poppies in October Summary
The poem “Poppies in October ” includes themes such as beauty of nature and the mundane, Death as an escape or peace, and Femininity and Sacrifice. Plath effectively instils these themes into the poem. Poppies in October Summary
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The poem “Poppies in October” by Plath does not follow any proper rhyme scheme as it is written in free verse. Although some lines do rhyme. Poppies in October Summary
The poem “Poppies in October” by Plath does not follow any proper rhyme scheme as it is written in free verse. Although some lines do rhyme. Poppies in October Summary
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The poem “Poppies in October” by Sylvia Plath is a poem that revolves around the idea of death vs life that Plath often questioned. Plath, who was suffering from depression, often saw life as a cold and unhappy place. This poem shows her inclination towards dying as soon after writing this poem, PlaRead more
The poem “Poppies in October” by Sylvia Plath is a poem that revolves around the idea of death vs life that Plath often questioned. Plath, who was suffering from depression, often saw life as a cold and unhappy place. This poem shows her inclination towards dying as soon after writing this poem, Plath infamously took her own life in a brutal manner. Poppies in October Summary
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Personification: There are several instances of personification in “Poppies in October” by Plath. One of the prominent examples would be in the last tercet where the poet compares the blooming of flowers as “cry open”, giving it a human quality of crying. Juxtaposition: This device suggests placemenRead more
- Personification: There are several instances of personification in “Poppies in October” by Plath. One of the prominent examples would be in the last tercet where the poet compares the blooming of flowers as “cry open”, giving it a human quality of crying.
- Juxtaposition: This device suggests placement of contrasting imagery consecutively. In this poem, in the first tercet the poet places two contrasting images, one is a description of beautiful flowers, and in the next line she mentions a woman is in an ambulance.
- Rhetorical Question: The poet questions her own existence in line 10. This is a rhetorical question.
- Alliteration: Line four is an example of Alliteration in this poem as it repeats the consonant sound of /g/ twice in the same line.
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Enjambment: Definition: The continuation of a sentence or clause over a line break without a pause or punctuation. Example: "Loud noons of cities, giving back / None of the glances they absorb." Imagery: Definition: The use of vivid and descriptive language to create sensory experiences in the readeRead more
- Enjambment: Definition: The continuation of a sentence or clause over a line break without a pause or punctuation. Example: “Loud noons of cities, giving back / None of the glances they absorb.”
- Imagery: Definition: The use of vivid and descriptive language to create sensory experiences in the reader’s mind. Example: “A wild white face that overtops / Red stretcher-blankets momently.”
- Metaphor: Definition: A figure of speech that compares two unrelated things, implying a similarity between them. Example: “Closed like confessionals.”
- Simile: Definition: A figure of speech that compares two different things using “like” or “as.” Example: “Light glossy grey, arms on a plaque.”
- Personification: Definition: A figure of speech in which human characteristics are attributed to non-human things. Example: “The fastened doors recede. Poor soul, / They whisper at their own distress.”
- Alliteration: Definition: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words. Example: “They come to rest at any kerb.”
- Assonance: Definition: The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. Example: “May go the sudden shut of loss.”
- Repetition: Definition: The repeated use of words or phrases for emphasis or effect. Example: “And for a second get it whole, / So permanent and blank and true.”
- Symbolism: Definition: The use of symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts. Example: “Ambulances,” which symbolize the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of mortality.
- Irony: Definition: A rhetorical device or situation where there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs. Example: The “ambulances” symbolize the urgency of life, but they also represent the reality of death and the fragility of existence.
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Larkin's poem "Ambulance" emphasizes the abruptness of life-altering events, as witnessed in the ambulance's presence and intrusion into normal life. The poem emphasizes the transience of life and the significance of death since these things might cause disruptions in our plans due to illness, accidRead more
Larkin’s poem “Ambulance” emphasizes the abruptness of life-altering events, as witnessed in the ambulance’s presence and intrusion into normal life. The poem emphasizes the transience of life and the significance of death since these things might cause disruptions in our plans due to illness, accidents, or unexpected circumstances. The poem also examines how these events affect people emotionally and how they affect society. Bystanders pause and reflect on the importance of life and the fragility of it when an ambulance passes by. Inspiring readers to recognise the value of life and accept its uncertainty, Larkin’s poem is a potent reflection on how temporary and unpredictable life is. The poem inspires reflection on the briefness of life and the need of making the most of our time. Ambulance Summary
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The poem's primary theme is loneliness and isolation. Here, the poet feels alone. Because of his loneliness and the quick passing of his formative years, he is now so afraid of leaving. He believes that nature is extremely vindictive towards him. The poet displays sorrow while at the same time expreRead more
The poem’s primary theme is loneliness and isolation. Here, the poet feels alone. Because of his loneliness and the quick passing of his formative years, he is now so afraid of leaving. He believes that nature is extremely vindictive towards him. The poet displays sorrow while at the same time expressing a strong sense of optimism, indicating a struggle in his mind. The poet focuses on his isolation and the cruelty of nature towards him from the very beginning of the poem. But he ends by demonstrating his firm faith in God. Bereft Summary
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