Poetry Project - Group 1 by Alyssa Mobley

"The Red Wheelbarrow" - Nathan

amobley2024 — 2024-04-12 14:44:02 UTC

In the poem the speaker asserts that so much depends upon ,the red wheel barrow ,glazed with rain ,by the chickens. This is relating to three different things the wheelbarrow relates to the work being done. The glazed rain is the rain that the farm needs. The white chickens is just saying that the animals are healthy.

When I picture this scene i see a small chicken coop with about 7 chickens in it, early in the morning with what seems to be dew setting on a red wheelbarrow right beside the chicken coop.

Why is spring a poignant time? Experience at this time of year?

amobley2024 — 2024-04-12 14:45:35 UTC

Photo Cred.. Padlet

Springtime is a time for growth and blooming. She had loved spring. In this poem, a widow is talking about her feelings in this first spring after her husband has died. The poem expresses her sadness at losing him and she lives in a deep sadness because she lost her husband .

Senses being evoked by imagery? What sense is missing?

amobley2024 — 2024-04-12 14:48:11 UTC

The sense that is being evoked by the imagery is hearing mainly.
One that is missing would be touch. The description of how her body felt at that moment. She was trapped in a box with no escape.

What aspects of a burial and funeral are represented? Is it possible to define the mental events being compared to them?

amobley2024 — 2024-04-16 15:53:42 UTC

The aspects of a funeral and burial that are represented include the attendees being seated for the service, lifting the box (casket), hearing the Heavenly bells, and being put in the ground.
The sequence of mental events occurring is possible to infer. They include the mental feeling of being "dead" with your pain or the mental feeling of being "trapped" in a casket with no escape, so your brain just shuts down.

Define Irony

rmcnutt24 — 2024-04-17 14:07:53 UTC

The irony in the poem "To an Athlete Dying Young" is through the view of death. The irony is found in the fact that even though the athlete died, his legend and record will live forever.

Disillusionment of the Title

dcanida24 — 2024-04-17 14:41:40 UTC

The disillusionment the title refers to lies between the nightgowns and the dream. The vivid dream of the drunken sailor contrasted with the dull normal life. The gowns all being identical highlights this contrast. The gowns, representative of people, are dull. They conform with the others since they are the same. The author describes the colorful dream while in reality, they are living mundane, dull lives. The disillusionment is that while ordinary on the outside, these people are living happy lives through imagination.

https://www.litcharts.com/poetry/wallace-stevens/disillusionment-of-ten-o-clock

Connotation of "Red"

dcanida24 — 2024-04-17 14:45:43 UTC

“Red” represents the colorful side, which is the dreams. Red is also representative of the sailor’s intense commitment to his imagination. “Red” shows that their mundane life is the disillusionment. These people have minds that are vivid and individual while on the outside, they are identical.

https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/disillusionment-of-ten-o-clock/color-imagery.html

Who is the speaker? What is the central purpose of the poem, and by what means is it achieved?

abeckclaveria24 — 2024-04-17 15:32:31 UTC

In the poem "Mirror," the speaker is the mirror itself. The mirror claims to be non-judgmental and only reflects what it sees. The woman who gazes into the mirror is dissatisfied with her appearance, which has changed over time. The poem's central purpose is to analyze a woman's perspective of examining herself in the mirror. The woman looks at herself daily and feels she has lost her beauty as she has aged. The mirror feels like a companion to the woman as she has used it daily. By telling the story from the mirror's point of view, the poem achieves its central purpose of describing the woman's connection of loss of beauty and aging.

In what ways is the mirror like and unlike a person? In what ways is it like a lake?

abeckclaveria24 — 2024-04-17 15:45:32 UTC

The mirror is like a person in that it can reflect the truth of what is in front of it, just like a person who can state harsh truths. However, the mirror differs from a person in that it remains unchanged and has no preconceptions, unlike human opinions. Like a lake, the mirror also reflects the images that are seen in it, and it shows tranquility.

Explaining the Mood

aluna24_5 — 2024-04-17 16:01:58 UTC

The overall mood of this poem is apocalyptic, with Yeats describing the chaos and anarchy loosed upon the world due to a lack of morality. Yeats says that the best and those who are moral lack any conviction to act upon defending morality and virtue, but those who bespeak and commit evils are full of passion that ensures their success. He speaks of the death of innocence and the second coming being not of Jesus Christ but of some ¨rough beast". This beast he envisions is the Sphinx, a being of immense knowledge and power. Yeats describes how its 20 centuries of sleep were nothing but nightmares, and now that it has awoken, and plans to return.

What is the connection between Leda and "The broken wall, the burning roof and tower/ And Agamemnon dead"

tzhang24_3 — 2024-04-19 05:40:35 UTC

After Zeus raped Leda as a swan, she became pregnant. This child, Helen, would ultimately become the cause of the Trojan War, the burning of the roof and tower of Troy, and the destruction of the city's walls. Leda later gave birth to another girl named Clytemnestra, who was responsible for the tragedy of Agamemnon.

How does this poem do more than just evoke an episode out of mythology? What is the significance of the question asked in the last two lines? How would you answer it?

tzhang24_3 — 2024-04-22 01:22:02 UTC

The poem "Leda and the Swan," other than just covering mythology, explores themes such as consent, abuse of power, and sexual assault. Additionally, some interpret Leda's subjugation as a metaphor for Ireland's suffering under a powerful oppressor. The violence in the poem echoes the brutality of historical conflicts, such as the Irish Civil War. This interpretation suggests that Yeats may have used the myth to symbolize Ireland's struggles against domination and violence, even if not explicitly stated in the poem. The last two questions of the poem suggest that Leda may have gained godly knowledge through Zeus' power, enabling her to foresee her future before he released her. While there is no explicit indication that Leda knew her fate, some believe she gained divine knowledge, expanding her understanding beyond mortal limits. This evokes the argument that Leda's fate was predetermined, regardless of any knowledge gained, hinting that her fate had already been decided, no matter her choices.

The Poem situates the speaker very specifically in time & place. Why is this important, given the theme of the poem?

mwilson24_7 — 2024-04-23 15:39:00 UTC

"The Waiting Room" theme is apprehension, change, and the fear of growing up. A waiting room is the perfect representation of all these feelings because they provoke contemplation and mental preparation for potentially life-altering news. The little girl in the story is alone in a very solemn, grown-up setting where the reality of adulthood hits her like a ton of bricks. It is an important instance in her life because it is the first time she is realizing that she will eventually change and grow up. The dark, winter setting foreshadows the inner turmoil the little girl faces throughout the story. Bishop is particular with details throughout the poem because the story eventually becomes a memory that the little girl is recounting as a grown woman.

Repetition and Significance of the Poem

kmiller24_13 — 2024-04-24 02:46:36 UTC

The phrases “my foe” and “I shot” are repeated throughout the poem to show the tragedy of war. Two characters meet at an inn and are forced to kill each other. He states that there was no other reason why he would have shot him. If it were under any other circumstances, they may become friends.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Thomashardy_restored.jpg

Contrast Between

sfralix24 — 2024-05-01 13:40:00 UTC

The contrast between the widow's misery and nature's beauty illustrates how nature operates independently of human emotions and preferences. The widow notices that "Masses of flowers / load the cherry branches" and the "bushes." Another speaker might find these vibrant flowers consoling, as if nature were paying tribute to the dead, or redemptive, as if life were compensating for death.