How does the poem “Pike” suggest the picture of violence latent in human beings? In what sense is Ted Hughes’ Pike a poem about human violence? Introduction: Ted Hughes’s poem “Pike” explores the theme of human violence through the image…
Describe Dylan Thomas’s use of imagery in the poem “Fern Hill”. Introduction: Thomas’ poem “Fern Hill” exhibits a vivid portrait of the speaker’s childhood experiences on his family’s farm. The poem employs a rich series of images and metaphors to…
Write an essay on the personal elements in Yeats’s poem with reference to “A Prayer for My Daughter”/ What autobiographical elements do you notice in the poem, “A Prayer for My Daughter”? Introduction: “A Prayer for My Daughter” is a…
What type of virtues does Yeats desire for his daughter in the poem/ What are the elementary attributes that Yeats desire from his daughter? Introduction: The poem “A Prayer for My Daughter” by W.B. Yeats is a heartfelt plea for…
Comment on Wordsworth’s treatment of nature with reference to “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”. Introduction: William Wordsworth (1770–1850) was a prominent poet in the Romantic era 1798 – 1832) who was well known for his treatment of nature in…
How did the daffodil flowers create an everlasting impression in the mind of Wordsworth? Introduction: William Wordsworth (1770–1850) is one of the greatest poets of the Romantic era (1798 – 1832). He was well known for his treatment of nature…
Write a critical appreciation of the poem “To Daffodils”. Introduction: “To Daffodils” (1648) is a poem written by Robert Herrick (1591 -1674) in the seventeenth century. The poem is a classic example of pastoral poetry that celebrates the beauty of…
How does Robert Herrick compare human life with that of Daffodils? Or, How does Robert Herrick develop the theme of transitoriness in the poem “To Daffodils”? Introduction: Robert Herrick’s poem “To Daffodils” conveys the concept of transitoriness, or the fleeting…
Discuss Milton’s ‘On His Blindness’ as a sonnet. Introduction: A sonnet is a sort of poetry that traditionally consists of 14 lines. It usually conveys a single, harmonious idea or feeling and often follows a specific structure and set of…
Explain the central idea of Milton’s sonnet, “On His Blindness”. Introduction: John Milton is a remarkable English poet who produced the most notable epic poem “Paradise Lost.” He possesses a deep faith in religion and God’s justice in the world.…
How does Shakespeare immortalize the beauty of his friend in his poem ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day’? Introduction: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is the greatest playwright and poet of the Elizabethan Period. He has written 154 sonnets serially…
Q. How does Thomas Gray glorify the common men in his elegy “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”? Introduction: Thomas Gray (1716 – 1771) is a leading English poet. ”Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard’ (1751) is the best poem…
Introduction: Doctor Faustus, the protagonist of Christopher Marlowe’s (1564-93) play “Doctor Faustus,”. Faustus can be seen as a complex and conflicted figure. He embodies certain aspects of the Renaissance hero. While he shares some traits with traditional Renaissance heroes, such…
How does Shakespeare immortalize the beauty of his friend in his poem ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day’? Introduction: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is the greatest playwright and poet of the Elizabethan Period. He has written 154 sonnets serially…
“Ulysses” Short Summary “Ulysses” is a poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson that tells the story of the legendary Greek hero Odysseus (also known as Ulysses). Ulysses, now an older man, feels restless and unsatisfied with his peaceful life as…
What is a Dramatic Monologue? Explain Ulysses as a dramatic monologue. Introduction: “Ulysses” is a dramatic monologue written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, first published in 1842. The poem is spoken by the Greek hero Odysseus, also known as Ulysses. In…
Examine the role of chance and coincidence in the plot of the novel ‘Silas Marner’. Introduction: Chance and coincidence play a vital role in the novel “Silas Marner” by George Eliot (1819-1880). They influence the plot of the Novel and…
Discuss the role of Eppie in bringing about optimism in the life of Silas Marner. Introduction: Eppie plays a crucial role in bringing about optimism in the life of Silas Marner, the main character in George Eliot’s novel “Silas Marner.”…