Home Burial Poem

Insert thesis statement here. Robert Frost was an American poet, widely regarded as one of the most influential in the 20th century. His 1915 poem, 'Home Burial', looks at the shattered repercussions of losing a child and its effect on a relationship. Similarly, 'Tuft of Flowers,' published in 1906, emphasizes the significance of even the most smallest discoveries. Similarly, The 2001 novel, 'When Dogs Cry,' written by Markus Zusak, explores the character of Cameron Wolfe and his whirlwind journey of self-discovery. Link back to thesis, talk about themes and context if necessary.

Link to question and introduce home burial. This poem presents a fractured relationship between husband and wife through the lost of their child, taking the form
The gritty, tough environment of inner city Sydney that Cameron lives is in direct contrast to his persona. His brothers Steve, through football, and Rube, through fighting, both portray sheer toughness that has deserted Cameron. The surname of 'Wolfe' is an obvious pun as is describes the pack mentality of his family as they have to stick together, like wolves, to survive in this environment. "I'm part of the Wolfe pack, and that's enough. I know without a doubt that I'd bleed for anyone in my family. Any place. Any Time." This quote reflects Cameron's connection to his family. The title of, 'When Dog's Cry' is an extended metaphor that runs throughout the novel. There are obvious connections between Cameron and Miffy, a dog who lives a few houses up. Marcus Zusak describes the dog as "Howling so bad its almost unbearable." Parallels are made as Cameron feels hurt, like Miffy, everyday and he is hungry to fit in. There is also contrast between the dog picture that he is associated with and the wolf images reflected in his brothers. The novel is split into two narratives with the text in italics serving as the inner monologue of Cameron. The words serve as a stream of consciousness that Cameron must get out. "I wrote the words down, on a torn-up piece of paper. And to me, the world changed colour that morning." The ability for him to place his feelings on papers allows him to express his feelings in a way that speaking never could. Link back to