Poetry essay
Poetry Essay
Keith Vann
Liberty University
Thesis:
T.S. Elliot utilizes symbolism, imagery and illusion to scripture to express the theme of suffering in “Journey of the Magi.”
Outline
I. Elliot sets the mood of the story with his depiction of the suffering of the weather.
A. Cold can mean the coldness of the hearts of men towards God
B. Worst time of the year- Elliot contrasts the misery of the trip with the birth of the King.
II. Elliot further demonstrates suffering with the various obstacles that frustrate the Magi that are a metaphor for the way Christ lived when He walked upon the earth.
A. Lack of help from the servants
B. Lack of shelter to sleep and protect them from the elements
C. Unfriendly towns that did not receive them
III. Elliot utilizes foreshadowing to Christ.
A. Three trees represent the crosses on Calvary
B. The Magi are not sure whether they are traveling to see a birth or a death. This is a foreshadowing of the death of the new born sons by Herod and the pending death of Christ
C. There is pain in birth for the mom, but it is forgotten when the child arrives
D. There is further agony in death as death is painful to experience and is also painful for the family.
IV. Elliot uses illusion to scripture with the Magi’s journey home.
Poetry Essay In T.S. Elliot’s “Journey of the Magi,” one reads the story of a band of three men, kings of their kingdoms, and their servants who journey with them to a far country to witness the birth of a child, a King. The story is fraught with suffering and trials. While the story is a familiar one, it is only a portion of the story. T.S. Elliot utilizes symbolism, imagery and illusion to scripture to express the theme of suffering in “Journey of the Magi.”
The poem begins by setting the mood. The setting is a cold winter’s day when they begin their journey. The symbolism for the coldness of the world as well as the coldness in men’s hearts is evident.
Keith Vann
Liberty University
Thesis:
T.S. Elliot utilizes symbolism, imagery and illusion to scripture to express the theme of suffering in “Journey of the Magi.”
Outline
I. Elliot sets the mood of the story with his depiction of the suffering of the weather.
A. Cold can mean the coldness of the hearts of men towards God
B. Worst time of the year- Elliot contrasts the misery of the trip with the birth of the King.
II. Elliot further demonstrates suffering with the various obstacles that frustrate the Magi that are a metaphor for the way Christ lived when He walked upon the earth.
A. Lack of help from the servants
B. Lack of shelter to sleep and protect them from the elements
C. Unfriendly towns that did not receive them
III. Elliot utilizes foreshadowing to Christ.
A. Three trees represent the crosses on Calvary
B. The Magi are not sure whether they are traveling to see a birth or a death. This is a foreshadowing of the death of the new born sons by Herod and the pending death of Christ
C. There is pain in birth for the mom, but it is forgotten when the child arrives
D. There is further agony in death as death is painful to experience and is also painful for the family.
IV. Elliot uses illusion to scripture with the Magi’s journey home.
Poetry Essay In T.S. Elliot’s “Journey of the Magi,” one reads the story of a band of three men, kings of their kingdoms, and their servants who journey with them to a far country to witness the birth of a child, a King. The story is fraught with suffering and trials. While the story is a familiar one, it is only a portion of the story. T.S. Elliot utilizes symbolism, imagery and illusion to scripture to express the theme of suffering in “Journey of the Magi.”
The poem begins by setting the mood. The setting is a cold winter’s day when they begin their journey. The symbolism for the coldness of the world as well as the coldness in men’s hearts is evident.