Essays on Poems

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Theme of Life and Death in 'The Mother' by Gwendolyn Brooks

2 pages / 712 words

Gwendolyn Brooks was an African poet and teacher and who was most famous for her famous writings such as “The Mother'. The story is about a moither who has to cope the decisions shes made with the many abortions she’s had where she claims it...

Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry The Mother

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The Mother by Gwendolyn Brooks: My Body, My Forever Choice

2 pages / 966 words

Gwendolyn Brooks was a 20th century American poet born in Kansas but grew up in Chicago. She was a kind, loving, and supportive role model to all colored poets in her time. She was often known to be in the front row engaged in poetry...

Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry The Mother

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Power and Conformism in The Poems of Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs

5 pages / 2407 words

1950s America was a time of censorship, economic growth, consumption and racism, where the system was benefitting only a privileged few. Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs, amongst others, were revolting against the dictation of their lives that infringed on the freedoms they wished to enjoy,...

Allen Ginsberg Poetry

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Desire in Allen Ginsberg’s Poems "Kaddish" and "Howl"

3 pages / 1449 words

Desire in Allen Ginsberg’s Poems “Kaddish” and “Howl” Desire is explored and represented through the form and style in Ginsberg’s poems, “Kaddish”, and “Howl”. Desire is ubiquitous, it is the essence of wanting or yearning for something, or someone, it has limitless objects. The longing...

Allen Ginsberg Poetry

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The Use of Religion in Allen Ginsberg’s Howl

3 pages / 1195 words

This essay explores the famous poem written by Allen Ginsberg in 1945-1955 titled Howl, also known as Howl for Carl Solomon, and more specifically how he uses and portrays the theme of religion within this poem. Ginsberg was a Buddhist who studied Eastern religious disciplines,...

Allen Ginsberg Poetry

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Allen Ginsberg’s Message in His Poem 'Howl'

2 pages / 1011 words

What does the word howl mean? It is a long and loud, drawn out cry. Allen Ginsberg’s purpose in the poem “Howl” is to request people to be in opposition to repression, freedom, and capitalism. The speaker sees American society as being of unsound mind,...

Allen Ginsberg Poetry

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The Role of The 'Outsider' in Allen Ginsberg’s 'Howl'

2 pages / 811 words

The role of the outside observer in Allen Ginsberg’s 1956 poem “Howl” is a significant presence in the poem and crucially exemplifies the reason why Ginsberg is so compelled to create this work of literature in their honour. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need...

Allen Ginsberg Poetry

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Allen Ginsberg: Poetry as Protest

4 pages / 1598 words

The late 50s – early 70s of the 20th century were not easy and turbulent time in the history of the United States. It was the time of radical changes in the society and in people’s perception of the world. In this period the activity...

Allen Ginsberg Poetry

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The Theme of Equality in 'Harrison Bergeron' and 'The Love Song'

3 pages / 1253 words

In the scope of this paper, the theme of equality, as it is represented in the two works of literature, namely “Harrison Bergeron” and “The Love Song” would be assessed and evaluated. In the “Harrison Bergeron,” the theme of equality is represented by the author...

Harrison Bergeron The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

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Rhetorical Analysis of The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe

2 pages / 828 words

“The Raven” is a poem of horror and grief about a raven and grief over his never-to-return love, Lenore. It is illustrated by American writer Edgar Allen Poe. First published in January of 1845 and upon the publication of his piece, he was met with...

Edgar Allan Poe Poetry The Raven

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The Odyssey: How The Distribution of Power Impacts Societal Order, Equity, and The Oppression

2 pages / 719 words

In the Odyssey, we can constantly see how power affects the position of others in society. The Odyssey shows how who has power changes the leveling of society, who are equal, and who is oppressed. In book 1 we can see how women are expected...

Homer The Odyssey

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How Beowulf’s Pride Can Be The Main Reason of His Downfall

2 pages / 938 words

In Beowulf, translated by Seamus Heany, man’s perception of himself impacts his decisions to behave the way he does. Beowulf is a humble warrior who credits his prowess in battle to God’s divine intervention. He battled realistic and internal demons that started becoming a challenge...

Beowulf

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Analysis of Human Experiences in 'The Raven' and 'Past The Shallows'

2 pages / 938 words

Human experiences can be affected by the unresolved past and its intrusion on the present. Our past experiences can affect our present ones, both negatively and positively, causing one to encounter emotions such as happiness, love, and even despair. Ultimately, it is our negative memories...

Edgar Allan Poe Literary Devices The Raven

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Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses of Odysseus

2 pages / 960 words

Introduction Odysseus is considered one of the greatest Greek heroes who fought during the Trojan War. Known for his cunning intellect, Odysseus designed the plan that sacked the city of Troy and brought Greece’s victory in the Trojan War. The story of Odysseus begins in...

Homer Odysseus The Odyssey

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Depiction of Greek Hospitality in The Odyssey by Homer

2 pages / 969 words

In ancient Greek times their values and social ideals were the fundamental basis of their daily lives. Not only were they apart of their daily lives but these moral codes formed the social structures and mores of the ancient culture. Greeks embraced these values and...

Greek Mythology Homer The Odyssey

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The Relationship Between Speech and Character in Beowulf

2 pages / 980 words

Beowulf in indeed an ‘action packed’ poem, which is heavily comprised of speeches. Heaney’s translation and interpretation of the speeches within this Anglo- Saxon poem provide the reader with insight towards the relationship between speech and character. Through the reading of Beowulf, the reader comes...

Beowulf Seamus Heaney

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A Close Reading of an Excerpt from The Poem Beowulf

2 pages / 1045 words

Beowulf is an epic poem that chronicles the adventures of a warrior who willingly and honorably overcomes several obstacles to safeguard humanity. Specifically, within this passage, the unknown poet employs stylistic devices such as imagery to portray and promote the recurring themes of the poem,...

Beowulf

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Comparative Analysis of Cullen's 'Incident' and Randall's 'The Ballad of Birmingham'

2 pages / 1075 words

Poetry is often inspired by the events and context of the time that it is created. During the 1900’s, racism was extremely prominent, and it inspired various authors to craft their work around the scenarios that people of color experienced. Racism comes in many forms...

Ballad of Birmingham Incident Poetry

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Comparative Analysis of 'The Raven' and 'To Autumn'

3 pages / 1155 words

“The Raven” and “To Autumn” are two romantic poems that are written in the same time period yet have very different views. In the poem “The Raven” it follows a man who is sitting in his bedroom mourning the loss of his beloved Lenore, when...

Edgar Allan Poe Poetry The Raven