Essays on Criticism Poem

The American poet, Theodore Roethke, is considered one of the most influential and talented composers of his generation, and 'My Papa's Waltz' is one among many of his exceptional writings. 'My Papa's Waltz' draws from the poet's childhood relationship with his father sometimes during his early days. It features a boy who, despite fearing his father, still loves him. “The boy is dancing with his drunk father who is described as having dirty palms and knuckles, which are battered” (Jolley…...

Reader Reaction criticism is a basic term that describes different methods of modern criticism and literary theory that focuses on the responses of readers and their reactions to the literary text. It also, in M.H Abrams' words, "does not designate any one vital theory, however a focus on the process of checking out a literary text that is shared by numerous of the critical modes"( 268 ). Reader Action criticism is explained as a group of methods to comprehending literature…...

Tom Gunn’s Tamer and Hawk is an extended metaphor depicting a powerful, strong, almighty, wild bird of prey (a metaphor for Gunn) being controlled by a seemingly inferior body (a human) – his true love. It depicts an image of a bird and its master (with the use of indirect personification). It tells a story of Gunn’s adoration of his ‘Tamer’ and his strong desire to entice his love. It is an effective metaphor because as the poem continues the…...