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…Porphyria's Lover This poem demonstrates several of Robert Browning's defining characteristics as a poet. It contains his criticism towards the beliefs and practices of self-restraint and his traditional use of dramatic monologue to expose a single…

…. Gwendolyn Brooks’ people have had one of the hardest struggles placed upon any of the races that make up America. Brooks touches upon the hardships of her people and their ancestors in many of her poems. In “To the Diaspora,” Brooks uses the metaphors…

…saw black raven’s sitting in the Tower of London. Those ravens have become the supporting character in the poem “The Raven” which is believed by many critics to be Poe’s best writing. “The Raven” was originally written using an owl as the supporting…

…. Most desire to live to a ripe old age and would be aghast to have a premature death viewed in a positive light but this is the exact driving force behind A. E. Housman’s “To an Athlete Dying Young.” It is implied in the poem that it is better to die…

…February 19, 2000 Essay 2: Analyzing a PoemVariation on the Word Sleep by Margret Atwood This is a poem about going into a dream. The speaker wants to sleep with a loved one and go into their dream and protect them from the subconscious fears…

…The Send-off War is the main theme in all of Wilfred Owen’s poems and in “The send-off” it focuses on the response of the people at home to it’s events. The title itself is ironic for a send-off is usually a happy occasion of farewell and the send-off…

…The Comparing of William Wordsworth's 'Upon Westminster Bridge' and William Blakes 'London' Each one of these poems reflects on different aspects of London. 'Upon Westminster Bridge', by William Wordsworth, describes the beauty and charm of the city…

…opinions can result in unfair disapproval and may even cause a tragedy. By examing the language throughout the poem, readers may discover the insensitivity-and ultimate cruelty-of a society that encourages patterned behaviors, that fails to recognize the innate…

…“Piano” by D. H. Lawrence The poem Piano, by D. H. Lawrence describes his memories of childhood. Hearing a woman singing takes him to the time when his mother played piano on Sunday evenings. In the present, this woman is singing and playing…

…, envy, and the outcome of war which are just a few of the many battles people fight everyday. Poems such as “Women Work”, “Richard Corey”, and “The Sad Children’s Story” define the different meanings of life. “Women Work,” a poem by Maya Angelou…