Hawthorne uses extended metaphor to compare the U.S government to an eagle, or the eagle to the U.S government. For examples Hawthorne compares the strength and flaws of the eagle with the us government to show how similar they are. Hawthorne also uses vivid imagery to describe the physical structure and details of the eagle. For example the sharp talons and the thunder bolt design on the eagle’s breast.…
This rhetorical question is found in the second paragraph of Thoreau's first part to his essay. In this paragraph Thoreau advocates against the American government and lists multiple of its faults for his readers, in order to push his point that the government does not do the job it is assigned to perform. Furthermore, Thoreau also tries to get the reader to come to the conclusion that the country would be better without the government in place. Thoreau places this rhetorical question in the beginning of the paragraph in order to demean the government prior to making his central argument. He essentially takes a swat at the entire government saying that it is nothing but a tradition that is losing its honor.…
Edward also uses similes when he is describing how powerful god actually is by stating, “(…) His wrath toward you burns like fire (…).” In this quote, Edwards uses the word “fire” to describe how powerful god is towards everyone that was disobeying him by for example sinning. This makes the listeners more aware of god’s power and their position as humans. In addition, it shows that God is angry with several humans in the world, which makes the listeners to think about who those humans are, and if they maybe are one of them.…
Through his fire and brimstone teachings Edwards evokes an immense amount of fear in his listeners. To further impart the feeling upon his audience Edwards uses the rhetorical device pathos. Pathos “appeals to the audience’s emotions “(NMSI 13). This helps Edwards to reinforce his purpose and persuade his audience. Edwards informs his audience that “[unconverted men] are now the objects of that very same anger and wrath of God, that is expressed in the torments of hell” (Edwards 40). By telling his listeners that there is just as much anger directed at them as there is expressed in hell Edwards fuels their fear and shows them the horror they face by not converting which in turn persuades them even further to be “born again”. Though, this is…
In the story, he states, “sometimes I try to see the stars as milky dots or pearls, they are forever arranged in my eye according to the astronomic charts” (pg 5). It really seems to bother the narrator that he sees the stars for what they are and not anything beyond that. The narrator states, “I tried to see them for their beauty and mystery. I thought of billions of tons of exploding gases hydrogen and helium, red giants, supernovas. In places they were as dense as clouds. I thought of magnesium and silicon and iron. I tried to see them out of their constellatory order, but it was like trying to look at a word without reading it, and I stood there in the night unable to scramble the patterns” (pg 18). Like the insects on the tree, it eats away at the narrator that he cannot look up at the stars without seeing the different…
Ralph Waldo Emerson effectively constructs the idea that the intended audience is teaching/being taught the most ineffective way through the use of his didactic diction, sincere tone, and parallel syntax. The didactic diction within Emerson’s essay, manipulates the intended audience by appearing as a person of authority, a teacher. An example of this authority would be “...irreconcilable hater of his vice and the imperturbable slighter of his trifling.” This use of scholastic word choice confirms that he is a credible source of information; which then helps his purpose of exposing the ineffectiveness of the traditional education system.…
In part one, “Observing the Field,” the speaker uses symbolism and a paradox to explain his feelings of isolation. In the beginning of the poem, the speaker is observing a snowy scenery, “Snow falling and night falling fast, oh, fast” (1). The speaker uses this paradox to contrast the black and white aspects of each element: the snow gives off a glimpse of light, while the night sky diminishes it. Here the speaker is transitioning into a depressed state of mind. As the light diminishes, he realizes he is beginning to lose connection with nature.…
1. What is the function of the epigram by Emerson? How does it relate to the essay as a whole?…
Explanation hw # 2 of a Paragraph from the "Nature" By Ralph Waldo Emerson In this paragraph from Chapter 7 in Emerson's essay, Emerson talks about the importance of the spiritual realm that surrounds a human including nature and the theory of a man. The insight that I had from this paragraph was that the phenomena of nature put various questions in our mind about nature's theory. It makes us wonder if everything that we see is just the way it exactly is. It makes us question why are there some things that cannot be controlled?…
This essay will discuss a close reading analysis of the poem “The Bright Star”. The Romantic poet John Keats wrote this poem. It is a love sonnet and is believed that it was written for his love and fiancé’ Fanny Brawne. Keats writes the poem in iambic pentameter. The poem revolves around Keats love for stars and about nature’s beauty. The whole poem is written with a rhyming scheme except the last two lines possibly to attract the reader’s attention to it. By starting the poem with “Bright Star!”, Keats introduces the poem with strong imagery and symbolism that projects a clear and precise picture of the bright star. By adding an exclamation to the line, he stresses the importance of the star and to exhibit the excitement he is feeling. He wishes that he could be as steadfast and consistent as the bright star.…
The opening paragraphs to “Nature” are different than the opening paragraph to “Self-Reliance” because Emerson does not flip-flop from one point of view to another and instead focuses more on imagery and tone. Emerson uses descriptive mental imagery to help the reader understand his points and arguments. When he writes, “But ever night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile” (Emerson, 5) he creates a fantastic mental image in…
Towards the end of the introduction, Emerson argues that few adults are still able to see the beauty of nature, as “the sun illuminates the eyes of men, but shines into the eye and heart of a child.” Emerson claims that as humans mature, we lose our eye for wonder. Everything is fascinating and exquisite in the eyes of a child, and only a child can truly appreciate the most fundamental things…
Throughout his life Emerson believed that humanity needed to change from their conformist, consistent ways and turn to themselves. He knew God made nature true; therefore, everyone should be their own…
Nature evokes a moment of wonder for Emerson because it's a sanctuary from the conformity forced upon him by society. Emerson's sanctuary is a place free from societies corruption, where he is able to…
In the opening lines, the poet establishes the image of the star that is the central focus of the poem. The star is said to be eternal "patient", unchanging "sleepless", and beyond the speaker's immediate grasp "aloft". The star is described as watching over earth rather than being watched by someone.…