IMAGE OF EAGLE IN ALLAMA IQBALS POETRY
IMAGE OF "EAGLE" IN IQBAL'S POETRY Iqbal is the best articulated Muslim response to modernity that the Islamic world has produced in the twentieth century. His response has the following dimensions: * A creative engagement with the conceptual paradigm of modernism at a sophisticated philosophical level through his prose writings, mainly his "Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam" which present his basic philosophic insights. * His Urdu and Persian poetry which is the best embodiment of poetically mediated thought, squarely in the traditional continuity of Islamic literature and perhaps the finest contemplative or inspired poetry in the modern times. "Eagle" is a potent and powerful symbol applied in an aptly unique style and prolific fashion by Iqbal in his poetry. He is keen to select the eagle because of its courage, great strength, self-reliance and superb aerial skills. The eagle does not attempt to live of the efforts of others. It flies high and seems to have no concern to build its nest in wild and mountainous country. It is guardian of liberty, courageous protector of its young ones and fearlessly combats any threat to their safety. It lives an austere life and subsists on live prey. Eagles try to surprise and overwhelm their prey on the ground due to their immense sharp-sightedness. Iqbal's Shaheen stands for the self-respect, struggle and endurance,
Why is most of Coleridge's best writing unfinished?
Miss E A Ball, Eliot Dr Sarah Moss English and American Literature EN308 Why is most of Coleridge's best writing unfinished? S. T. Coleridge is acknowledged by many as one of the leading poets and critics within the British Romantic movement. Famous for his philosophical approaches, Coleridge collaborated with other greats such as Southey and also Wordsworth, a union famous as being one of the most creatively significant relationships in English literature. Wordsworth's lyrical style can be seen influencing many of Coleridges works, from 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' to the very famous 'Tintern Abby'. Both expressed a poetic impression that created a landmark in English Romanticism. His work revealed that Coleridge was influenced by the natural and intrigued by the supernatural, yet the concerns that he expressed within his works, "anticipating modern existentialism"1, were innovative and daring and therefore managed to gain him a notorious reputation as a visionary. Even Shelley referred to Coleridge as a "hooded eagle among blinking owls." Yet, many of his best works remained unfinished. This may have been a famous tactic, a stamp of individuality on his part, labelling his works in a way that would be unmistakable to others. Many poets and writers similarly employed certain features in their works to ensure a familiarity in style that could be recognised by many.
Anaylsis of the poem "Morning at the Window"
Analysis of the poem "Morning at the Window" The title "Morning at the Window" may be viewed as paradoxical because the title evokes a joyful awakening, although the poem is not joyful as closer analysis reveals. I believe the person who is speaking in the poem to be Eliot. However, it could be a character Eliot has created, a person of higher social status; we know this because the person has a window and therefore does not live in a basement. The window may be symbolic of a wall, much like the "Iron Curtain" in Germany, separating reality from fantasy, social classes. I believe this to be the first time this person has looked out the window and is clearly observing society because of the deep sorrow and pity he is expressing towards the "housemaids" with "damp souls". The poem is empirical. Immediately, we know that the speaker has excluded himself from the first line saying "They", meaning the majority. Eliot has used onomatopoeia with the word "rattling" and Eliot re-enforces the time of day by saying "breakfast plates". This indicates panic, "rattling breakfast plates", perhaps they are late for work. The word "basement "is the first indication that this poem will not be as joyful as one might expect after hearing the title of the poem. "Basement" is a connotation of dark and the lower classes of society, when this poem was written people perceived basements as being
thematic concern of "The Anniversary" by John Donne
Submitted by: Aleena Naghman Thematic Concerns of "The Anniversary" John Donne is one of the famous metaphysical poets of the 17th century. If we interpret the term 'metaphysical' in its strict philosophical sense, Donne cannot be considered one as he has no coherent system of philosophy. His main concern in his poetry is not thought but feeling. "The Anniversary" is written by John Donne to celebrate his first wedding anniversary with his wife Anne Moore. Donne regards married life as immortal and has portrayed love as sincere, dignified and grand in this poem. This poem highlights one of the shades of the experience of love portrayed by John Donne that is 'love for soul'. The poem depicts Donne more as a lover than a husband. When it comes to love poetry, Donne can be regarded as a metaphysical poet. His love poetry has a blend of passion and feelings, metaphysical conceit and he uses imagery and wit. These are a few important characteristics of metaphysical poetry. In the poem 'The Anniversary" Donne uses the theme of eternal love which overshadows the entire poem. In this poem, we find Donne elevating his love which is for more than physical. The kind of love that he portrays shows that there is a psychological and an emotional connection between him and his wife, thus making it spiritual as well. John Donne has vey convincingly regarded his love as immortal
Using the poems studied so far; discuss the range of Hardys subject matter, as well as the methods used in presenting this subject matter to the reader.
Using the poems studied so far; discuss the range of Hardy's subject matter, as well as the methods used in presenting this subject matter to the reader. The range of subject matter in Hardy's poetry is relatively small. By looking at the poems studied so far, and the repetition of certain themes this can be seen. A lot of Hardy's poetry is drenched in nostalgia. Of the poems studied so far, many of them reflect on a past incident. Past experiences are remembered in poems like; The Waterfall, We Sat At The Window and Castle Boterel. In the poems written between 1912 and 1913, these memories are especially painful because they were written in wake of his wife's death. The poems are almost acts of catharsis as he comes to terms with the loss and reflects on death. He looks back on seemingly insignificant moments which acquire poignancy because of what has preceded them. This is seen in At Castle Boterel when Hardy remarks, "It filled but a minute. But was there ever A time of such quality" Loss is an important subject in the poems studied. Loss is not only discussed in the poems between 1912 and 1913 but also in the poem written after his mother's death. However, the difference is the nature of this loss. In After The Last Breath hardy tries to reconcile the conflicting emotions of relief and loss which he feels. His mother's death was the drawn out process of old age
Acceptance of death is one of the main themes of Emily Dickinsons poem, Because I could not stop for death Only published in 1886 after her death; it puts the reader in a first person perspective, following her funeral carriage as it is drawn by
Acceptance of death is one of the main themes of Emily Dickinson's poem, "Because I could not stop for death" Only published in 1886 after her death; it puts the reader in a first person perspective, following her funeral carriage as it is drawn by horses to her burial. Unlike conventional poems where death is a dark bad thing, in "could not stop", Dickinson describes death warmly, personifying it as a civil gentleman; while also using many metaphors and imagery to explore the themes of the poem The first two stanza's of the poem set the slow, dark tone of the poem, which is started with an in media res, "because", giving the reader the sense that they are joining the story part way through and signifying that most of the speakers life is already over. The carriage then makes its first appearance, being described as holding "Ourselves - And Immortality", ourselves referring to her with death, and immortality referring to the religious afterlife where she expects to live forever. Throughout the poem Dickinson slows the pace down with constant uses of hyphens and in stanza two combines this with the adverb "slowly" to slow the pace down further. The frequent pauses give the sense that Dickinson is reflecting on what she is writing and gives a certain spontaneity to the piece. Dickinson concludes the stanza writing that she "put away [her] labour and leisure for his civility",
Coleridge contrasts the two worlds of Kubla Khan by first describing the ordered world of Kubla Khans palace and suddenly changes rhythm and rhyme of the poem, which brings across the surrounding natural world that provides Kubla Khan the foundation of
Essay on the two worlds of Kubla Khan Coleridge contrasts the two worlds of Kubla Khan by first describing the ordered world of Kubla Khan's palace and suddenly changes rhythm and rhyme of the poem, which brings across the surrounding natural world that provides Kubla Khan the foundation of his power. However he is unable to control it. At the beginning of the poem Coleridge starts to build a sense of the exotic and mysterious. In the second line, Kubla Khan's power is emphasized as he orders a fitting palace for himself. Contrast is shown through the words 'stately' and 'pleasure dome'. 'Stately is suppose to convey Kubla Khan's grand and splendid creation while 'pleasure dome' refers to a place of leisure and luxury. In the line where Coleridge writes 'Measureless to man', another contrast is show. After the river leaves the area where Kubla Khan creates his kingdom, it flows beyond man's reach into a series of underground caverns. The line conveys that not conveys not only caverns that man cannot physically map, but also areas that are beyond the reach of his full comprehension. The river has as its ultimate destination the sunless sea, a place without light and life and a complete contrast to the earlier impression of the river. The lines 'And here were gardens bright with sinuous rills where blossomed many an incense-bearing tree' brings forward another contrast. The
The Preacher Ruminates Behind the Sermon
The Preacher Ruminates the Sermon In this incredibly profound poem, the narrator presents the readers with an abstract representation of the distant relationship between man and God. Using a strong tone and grandiloquent rhetoric, the narrator clues us, readers, in on the juxtoposition of the obligations of God and the narrators job of being a Preacher. The narrator begins the poem with short syntax to state his opinion plainly and to reveal that it isn't just a half-baked opinion but one he is confident in and one that is well thought out. He begins "I think it must be lonely to be God. Nobody loves a master. No." This "No." shows that it is an undisputed matter and that God is in fact lonely. The narrator then provides evidence to support his statement by referencing sunday christians or christians who buy their way into heaven by performing the obligatory rituals. "Despite the bright hosannas, bright dear-Lords, and bright Determined reverence of Sunday eyes." The Preacher states things with so much conviction that readers start to believe he has had experience, that he has felt the way God feels. He then posses questions to fortify his statements and reinforce the notion that God is indeed desolate. "But who walks with Him?--dares to take his arm, To slap him on the shoulder, tweak His ear, Buy him a Cocoa-Cola, or a beer, Pooh-pooh His politics, call Him a fool?,"
Themes & styles: Mary Oliver
Jennie Farshchian AML 4514 March 24, 2003 THEMES & STYLES: MARY OLIVER Mary Oliver's poetry aims to peer beneath the constructions of culture and reason to celebrate the primitive, mystical visions revealed through nature. A common theme in her work is transformation in which she transcends human consciousness and becomes one with the natural world, taking us through the process of self-realization. Oliver sees the natural world as the ultimate source of revelation about all things. Furthermore, a strong sense of place, and of identity in relation to it, is central to her poetry. Her poems are located in the places where she has lived or traveled, particularly New England and her native Ohio and her moments of transcendence arise from these regional landscapes. She comes to the woods or fields with an uneasy, questioning spirit in search of understanding, instruction, and solace. Oliver uncovers a certain wisdom in the natural world where discoveries about the self and nature can be made. She also frequently touches upon the subject of death in a positive light as a bridge to understanding the world. Also she examines the realities of our social world in the form of disturbing intrusions against her vision of wholeness. In the poem "The Fish," Oliver relays the first time she caught a fish. She observes the fish flailing and sucking for air as its scales
What do you find interesting about the way in which Auden presents "If I could tell you"
What do you find interesting about the way Auden presents "If I Could Tell You". The most interesting way in which Auden presents "If I Could Tell You" is the form of the poem. "If I Could Tell You" is written as a villanelle. It is a series of three lined stanzas ending with a four lined final stanza; the purpose of this is that the shape of the poem itself complies with the message of the poem and no longer conforms to the expected pattern. Another interesting feature within the form of "If I Could Tell You" is the repeated refrain of "time will say nothing" that becomes an interrogative in the final stanza. This pragmatically suggests to the reader that by stepping out of conformity, all expectations will be shattered and time itself will be left speechless. The repeated refrain has the effect of making time's voice appear to be gloating. Time is given a capital letter, making it a pronoun, which adds to the personification. The characterisation of time as omniscient but also complacent is interesting as it implies the predictability of life, and time's disinterest is a clever contrast with the narrator. The narrator claims to have little knowledge however his ideas of radicalism and breaking apart from normality appear profound. The narrator's relationship with the recipient of the poem is interesting as lexis from the semantic field of love suggests a romantic
