Bradley Instructor McBride English 1023 June 29th‚ 2012 The Comparison and Contrast of Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath The two poems‚ “And One for My Dame” by Anne Sexton and “Daddy” by Sylvia Plath‚ both explore similar themes through the use of literary elements such as structure‚ tone and symbolism. Structures in each poem are alike with length but differ with the actual form. The tone Plath conveys is negative one while Sexton’s is more neutral. The symbolism in “Daddy” was also negative with
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Hawk roosting The poem “hawk roosting” written by ted Hughes is presented as a dramatic monologue‚ in which the hawk is the speaker. It is an individual utterance‚ where the hawk starts the poem with the pronoun “I”. This particular start gives the readers an idea about the poem persona who has a powerful ego but who is at the same time manifesting his identity which stands firm and strong in the poem. The hawk consequently shows its ruling power and dominance by stating “I sit in the top of the
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Both Sylvia Plath and Penelope Lively explore situations that evoke the primal fear in all of us. They use various images and different symbols to explore these fears through neurosis‚ nightmares and hallucinations. “The blue capes all dissolved and vanished”‚ just like their childhood’s innocence. The whole dreamy fantasy world of the two main characters (Sandra‚ from ‘The Darkness Out there’ and the little girl from ‘Superman and Paula Brown’s New Snowsuit’) burnt into ashes by the antagonist.
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Pike by Ted Hughes Tone Similar to what I’ve just said above. I think it is two tone: (1) quiet awe and appreciation for the perfection of nature; and (2) reserved and respectful due to the inherent danger of this ruthless killing machine. This should sound a little bit like Hunting Snake and would probably provide a suitable comparison. Theme Here is a complex appreciation of the beauty and splendour of nature‚ mixed in with a critical comment on mankind and human nature. Mankind is put in context
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in their life. Women tend to seek for youth all the time‚ because society has made women think that in order to get what they want in life they must look young and radiant. Paraphrase: In your own words‚ describe what happens in the poem. Plath uses an aging woman who is in fact and without a doubt impetuous. She wants to regain her young body. She then resorts to cosmetic plastic surgery in order to be rejuvenated. After she has followed through with the process she comes to realize that
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Shakespeare‚ George Orwell and Pablo Picasso in Julius Caesar‚ Animal Farm and Guernica respectively where each protagonist presented is shown to act on behalf of their own agenda espousing the belief that their perspective is indeed the most desirable. Due to the complex nature of perspective‚ it is impossible to encapsulate the entire truth at once. Caesar perceives his role in public to be the “northern star” of Rome. Juxtaposed against this highhanded nature is the irony that Caesar has not fathered
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beautifully compelling pieces‚ particularly in recognition of World War I. (PP #2 – Ted Hughes) Ted Hughes was an English Poet‚ famously known for his marriage to fellow poet Sylvia Plath. His poems remained as complex and intricate as his tangled personal life. The work of Ted Hughes belongs to the post-modern period‚ as he was born in 1930 and died in 1998. Arguably one of the greatest poets of his generation‚ Hughes’ poems cover a broad range of themes and subject matter revolving around nature
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Conflicting Perspectives – Julius Caesar Personalities‚ events or situations often elicit conflicting perspectives. To what extent has textual form shaped your understanding of conflicting perspectives. In your response‚ make detailed reference to your prescribed text and one other text of your own choosing. Conflicting perspectives are often the outcome of diverse and contrasting views of ones personality‚ event or situation. This is evident is the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ as
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Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar presents conflicting perspectives of Julius Caesar’s death. Shakespeare employs a variety of dramatic and language techniques to enhance the contrasting views of the assassination. Similarly President Bush’s Address at the 5th Anniversary of 9/11 and the article War is not a solution for Terrorism by Howard Zinn‚ deals with differing views of US occupation in Iraq. Shakespeare’s tragedy Julius Caesar clearly presents conflicting perspectives of the assassination of Caesar
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Sylvia Plath vs. Sharon Olds Katherine Waldman A traditional American household has changed throughout the years to the point where ‘traditional’ isn’t even politically correct to depict anything about a family anymore. But if we look back to the standard traditional household and there was always a father‚ a mother‚ and a 2.5 children. The father has always been designated as the head of the household and something that Sylvia Plath and Sharon Olds have in common is just that‚ that they
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