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The poet’s mode of writing is a very intelligent one here. By setting up a contrast between the real and the ideal, he makes an important point about wildlife conservation. The tiger belongs in the forest. There it can hunt as and when required. It hunts not out of envy or out of hatred, as… Continue reading A Tiger in the Zoo Analysis by Leslie Norris: 2022
This poem has two distinct settings. The first setting is that of the zoo, and it is the setting that the tiger inhabits in reality. The second setting is that of the forest, and it is the setting that the tiger has been taken out of and no longer has access to, and the setting… Continue reading A Tiger in the Zoo: Summary: 2022
Central Idea of the Poem The poem “That’s Success” by BertonBraley, is areminder for all to Examine what they term as success, what society has conditioned them to consider as success and also what they are chasing thinking it to be success. Acquisition of the green paper notes aren’t all and enough to be termed… Continue reading Central Idea, Theme and Tone of That’s Success by Berton Braley: 2022
Critical Analysis of That’s Success “That’s Success” by BertonBraley is an passionate poem, which captivates the reader’s mind provoking them to introspect and think twice about the notion of success they have. It essentially conveys adiscerning message to all – Success is a part of life, the latter being made up of both failure and… Continue reading Critical Analysis of That’s Success by Berton Braley: 2022
About the Poet – BertonBraley, an American poet, born in 29 January 1882 – 23 January 1966, in Madison, Wisconsin was the son of Arthur B. Braley, a judge who died when was seven years old. He quit high school at 16 and started working as a factory hand at a plow plant. After a… Continue reading That’s Success Meaning by Berton Braley: 2022
Summary of That’s Success Stanza-wise 1st Stanza: It’s doing your job the best you can, And being just to your fellow man; It’s making money – but holding friends, And being true to your aims and ends. The poet talks about what success means in the entire poem. The first stanza starts with simple words… Continue reading Summary of That’s Success Stanza-wise by Berton Braley: 2022
Critical Analysis of Never Again Would Birds’ Song be the Same “Never again would Birds’ Song be the same” has been read both as an “elegy” to Frost’s wife Elinor, who died in 1938, and as a loving tribute to his friend Kay Morrison, to whom he proposed marriage and who became his secretary in… Continue reading Critical Analysis of Never Again Would Birds’ Song be the Same by Robert Frost: 2022
About the Poet – Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. His work was initially published in England before it was published in America. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for… Continue reading Summary of Never Again Would Birds’ Song be the Same by Robert Frost: 2022
Critical Analysis of The Human Touch Twentieth century criticism has taught us to value poems for their complexity. If we were to follow this kind of critical apparatus, ‘The Human Touch’ would not be valued very highly. However, simplicity is often the best way to gain the regard of one’s readers. There is no doubt… Continue reading Critical Analysis of The Human Touch by Spencer Michael Free: 2022
About the Poet – Spencer Michael Free had a long and fulfilling life. He was born in New Freedom, Pennsylvania on September 19th,1856. Free graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Johns Hopkins University in 1880, being one of eleven students whose work merited hospital appointment. He then went on to practice medicine… Continue reading Summary of The Human Touch by Spencer Michael Free: 2022
