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Metaphor
Original title Metaphor
Author

George Lakoff

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Essay
Language English
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Published 1980
ISBN 978-0-547-54729-0
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Metaphor is a figure of speech in which one thing is described as if it were something else, often for the purpose of making a comparison. A metaphor is a type of analogy, which is a figure of speech that uses one thing to represent another.

  • 1Among School Children by William Butler Yeats: Synthesis of Thematic Binaries
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    Analytical/Research Paper: “Among School Children” Written in 1926 following a visit to a convent school Waterford, Ireland, “Among School Children” by William Butler Yeats, is a multilayered poem--a meditation by an aging man on life, love, and creativity. Didactic in certain areas, this poem possesses an overarching transcendence as Yeats considers universal themes such as human frailty, the inevitability of death, and moral implications from which no human person is exempt. In so doing, Yeats writes his poem in the…
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  • 2The Literature Review on Metaphors Effects in Suskind Perfume
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    The novel Perfume by Patrick Suskind, narrates a story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, the person who possesses an incredible sense of smell, however, doesn't have a smell of his own, who in order to create the ”ultimate perfume”, that later will let him to be accepted by the society, commits a series of murders, the main focus of which are young and virgin females. By using various metaphors throughout the novel Perfume, Patrick Suskind paints a clear picture of the Grenouille’s…
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  • 3The Frost As The Mataphor For Consequences In “The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner”
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    Without technically altering the definition of the word “frost”, shifts in usage can give this word a new connotation. In The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, a simple act can bring about temporary effects on the mariner himself and on other people. The decision of the mouse in To a Mouse even has influences on an ongoing basis. Finally, the child in Jabberwocky makes his choice that leads to a noticeable impact in his entire life. The concept of “frost”…
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  • 4Extended Metaphor In Marks By Linda Pastan V.s Divorce By Billy Collins
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    Two poems in the book that stand out the most are Marks By Linda Pastan and Divorce by Billy Collins. These poems are extremely mind picking and thought deriving. These poems find a way to show the love and the despair going on behind closed doors. 'Love is patient, love is kind' (1 Corinthians 13:4–8a) . Pastan uses the grades a student would get in school to describe how the family measures her as a wife/mom. The speaker’s family is…
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  • 5Emerson’s Nature Reverence: Unveiling Beauty Through Artistry
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    In the rich tapestry of literary history, Ralph Waldo Emerson's prose passage stands as a testament to the timeless allure of nature. Emerson's profound connection with the natural world is palpable throughout the narrative, woven intricately with literary devices such as metaphor, symbolism, and personification. In this exploration, we delve into the depths of Emerson's admiration, unraveling the layers of meaning embedded in his poetic expressions. Metaphor as a Literary Device Emerson's metaphorical prowess takes center stage as he declares,…
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  • 6Why Is Antonio Sad In The Merchant Of Venice?
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    The extract in context is a part of Act 1 Scene 1 of the novel 'Merchant of Venice' written by William Shakespeare in the 16th century. Written as a Romantic Comedy, it is set in Venice and in the first few paragraphs Shakespeare portrays the elements of male friendship, wealth and trade. He begins the play by introducing the characters of Antonio and his friends Solanio and Salarino. The scene opens with a sense of uncertainty. The uncertainty is depicted…
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  • 7An In-Depth Analysis of Literary Techniques in Sara Teasdale’s “Barter”
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    Sara Teasdale, a masterful poet of her time, intricately weaves literary techniques into her poignant poem "Barter," creating a tapestry of emotions and imagery. This essay will undertake a comprehensive exploration of three fundamental techniques employed by Teasdale: sensory images, metaphors, and similes. Through a meticulous examination of these elements, we aim to unveil the profound layers of meaning and emotion embedded in the verses, transcending the superficial and engaging readers on a profound level.Sensory Images: A Feast for the…
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  • 8Disabled by Wilfred Owen and “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou
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    Explore the way the writer uses language and structure to create strong narrative voices to convey their ideas in "Disabled" by Wilfred Owen and "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou The poem "Disabled" tells the story of an unnamed ex-soldier who has lost his limbs during the War. This affects his life and leads him to reveal the reality and horrors that he has experienced. This poem has an omniscient narrator. However, "Still I rise" is about a person's inner…
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  • 9Parallels of Religion, Myth, and Literature in American Gods and Anansi Boys
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    Reader response criticism is a school of formal literary theory that focuses on the reader and their experience of literature. A prime thematic or style that can be found in many of Neil Gaiman’s novels is his manner of taking the unknown and mysterious and presenting it to the reader in an ironic but authentic way. This style is prevalent throughout both American Gods and Anansi Boys and because of the nature of these books, it enhances interactions the main…
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  • 10Robert Frost: A Literary Luminary
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    The Mastery of Diction in Frost's PoetryRobert Frost, a luminary in the realm of American poetry, garnered success for multifaceted reasons that distinguished him as a poet of unparalleled brilliance. One of his hallmark attributes was the adept use of diction, which played a pivotal role in rendering his poems accessible and resonant. The elementary language employed by Frost made his verses easily comprehensible, endearing him to a broad readership.Notable examples of Frost's elementary diction can be found in poems…
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  • 11Martin Luther King’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech: A Vision for Equality
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    Martin Luther King, an African American activist and a beacon of the civil rights movement, dedicated his life to the relentless pursuit of equal rights for colored people in America. Growing up in a Baptist family, King's deep connection to Christianity profoundly influenced his speeches. In 1964, he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his unwavering commitment to the struggle for equality and independence for colored people. King's acceptance speech in Oslo stands out for its…
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  • 12Analysis of Fergal Keane Poetry
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    Often non fiction tries to convey emotion and thought rather than simply providing information in order to move the reader. A piece of non fiction which has had a lasting impression on me is "Letter to Daniel" by the Irish foreign correspondent, Fergal Keane. This piece of writing is written in the form of a letter in which Keane has put across moving reflections about his first child's birth. To show the strong and great effect his son has brought…
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  • 13‘One Flesh’ and ‘I wanna be yours’
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    'One flesh' by Elizabeth Jennings has the overall impression after reading the poem that it is about 2 old people who have grown apart from being with each other for so long. It is written in 1st person, by one of their children, who is observing them 'lying apart' It is visible that one of the descendants is telling the poem from lines such as 'whose fire from which I came' and 'these two who are my father and mother'.…
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  • 14Parent-Child Bond in Digging & The Afflictions of Margaret
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    "Digging" by Seamus Heaney, reveals how the author looked up to his dad and grandpa. He sees his dad, who is now old, "straining" to dig "flowerbeds", the poet remembers him in his prime, digging "potato drills". Even previously, he remembers his grandfather, digging peat. He can not match "men like them" with a spade, but he sees that the pen is, "tight as a gun", more comfy for him and with it he will dig into his past and…
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  • 15Poetic Devices Used by Seamus Heaney in Blackberry-Picking
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    Blackberry-picking is a retrospective and recollecting poem by Seamus Heaney. In it he mentions one of his childhood incidents. The poem is sensuous and appeals to the five senses. He uses various poetic devices to depict a memorable picture in our minds. Usage of the five senses is very important to the success of treating a picture in our minds about what the experiences of blackberry-picking must have been like for Heaney. He writes about the sight of the blackberries,…
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  • 16Mark Twain’s Poetic Exploration: Two Views of Nature and Knowledge
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    Mark Twain writes an efficient comparison and contrast of his views on a river in the brief excerpt "Two Views of a River", found on page 203 in The College Writer: A guide to believing, composing, and researching. Twain writes with the purpose of engaging his readers to a subject that he cares about and writes of with intense feeling. He uses promoting ideas to hold the attention of the reader by utilizing numerous sensory information of the marvelous river…
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  • 17Symbolism and Metaphors of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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    In Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, metaphors concerning the moon, flowers, and Cupid are prevalent and have a significant impact on the play. The play focuses on a romantic situation between four Athenians: Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius. As the story unravels, many comparisons are made to enhance the language and the messages that the characters try to convey. The moon is personified as a chaste woman who can be both gentle and fiery. Flowers are used as romantic…
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  • 18Imagination in Emily Dickinson’s “There is no Frigate like a Book”
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    Emily Dickinson, renowned for her innovative and thought-provoking poetry, uses striking metaphors in her poem "There is no Frigate like a Book" to foreground the simple pleasure of reading an enjoyable book. Through this exploration, Dickinson invites readers to delve into the rich world of imagination and the transformative potential of literature. This essay examines the metaphors employed by Dickinson, their symbolism, and the overarching theme of the poem. Metaphors as Vehicles of Imagination Dickinson's poem is a testament to…
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  • 19I Felt a Funeral in My Brain
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    Dickinson utilizes the metaphor of a funeral service in her poem "I felt a Funeral service in my Brain" to explain abstract feelings related to stressful scenarios that might damage or eliminate everything that a specific values in life. The poem is rather liberal in the sense that it allows multiple readings where the reader might ascribe the feelings explained in the poem to various circumstances that are challenging to handle in life. Obviously, to include dimension to the poem,…
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  • 20Critical Analysis Of ‘I Have A Dream’
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    Martin Luther King’s speech, ‘I have a Dream’ may be considered on two levels, and the first is on the level of its content. Supposing one did not hear the speech delivered and only read a transcript or a printed copy of the speech, it is surprising that many things work independently for the written form of the speech in the ability of the speech to persuade. One very glaring element that one easily notices is the presence of various…
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  • 21The Power of Figurative Language in Literature
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    Figurative language is a powerful literary device that enriches the written word by comparing one thing to another. It serves various linguistic purposes, allowing writers to express abstract concepts, convey tone, and evoke emotions. The skillful use of figurative language can enhance the reader's experience, making poetry and stories more engaging and vivid. Understanding Figurative Language Figurative language involves taking words beyond their literal meanings to create a more vivid and expressive narrative. It encompasses various forms, each serving a…
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  • 22Exploring Poetry’s Depths: A Study of Billy Collins
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    Billy Collins' “Introduction to Poetry” serves as a poignant critique of the conventional pedagogical approach to teaching poetry in educational institutions. The poem advocates for a more intuitive and personal engagement with poetry, emphasizing the significance of experiencing poetry beyond the confines of rigorous analysis. This critique underscores the need for a balance between personal interpretation and analytical examination in the understanding of poetic works. Metaphors Used in the Poem The poem is rich with metaphors, each serving as a…
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  • 23Song Analysis on Revolution by John Butler
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    "Countries are starving because of the World Trade Company or the World Bank or from mining the hell out of the world. My state is entirely infested with mining business that are essentially digging holes all over and are disenfranchising people in the process. When I take a look at all this stuff, it's quite overwhelming. As a person of the world, it does not feel natural, and it doesn't feel right. The tune is an observation of those things…
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  • 24Monologue for an Onion Analysis
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    “Monologue for an Onion” is an ingenious method for layering meaning through metaphor. The poem uses the simple task of peeling an onion as a metaphor for complicated and malicious relationships between people. The onion as a metaphor does not seem extraordinary in itself; but, upon reading one will discover that the author discusses “layers” and peeling them away to receive the truth. This is true; however, there is a larger irony at play here. Suji Kwock Kim, the author gives a sense that the onion is begging someone to stop peeling, cutting, chopping and relentlessly searching, while…
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  • 25Cultural Metaphors: Unifying Symbols of Culture
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    Cultural metaphors is a cultural system wherein people with the same beliefs, traditions, ideologies, morals or values associate with each other. People belonging to the same culture, share or participate in a particular interest activity, event, or organization, and any other means, that represents their culture is an example of a cultural metaphor. (Gannon, 2008) Moreover, these interest activities, events, organizations, etc. are specifically identified to one particular culture, influencing the way of life of its people. Cultural metaphors create…
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  • 26Sandpiper: Culture and Husband
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    How does the author use literary techniques to enhance her theme in the story 'Sandpiper'? “Sandpiper” by Ahdaf Soueif is a story about the narrator, who is a European woman that is recollecting her relationship with her husband and family, which shows the reader her feelings and how the husband has affected her life. The antagonist is the speaker itself as she experiences an internal conflict with herself. The writer uses literary techniques such as metaphor, personification, imagery, repetition, juxtapose…
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  • 27Cultural Text Analysis
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    Cultural texts can be described by Vanhoozer et al, as any work that is done by human beings that has a meaning because it is done intentionally and not as a fluke or by reflex. They include newspaper articles, books and other printed material, objects, images, spaces, films and music (Vanhoozer et al. , 2007, p. 248). There are a number of aspects of the English language (figures of speech) that are used in the writing of cultural texts to…
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  • 28Metaphor, Tone and Antithesis in “Legal Alien”
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    "Legal Alien," a collection from "Chants," is a short free versed poem written by Pat Mora. The poem explores the lives of Mexican-Americans and the cultural tension they have to face. The poet discusses a bi-cultural person whose parents are from Mexico but the person was born and raised in America and is an American citizen by law. Although he can speak fluent English and Spanish, he still has a hard time being accepted by both or one race. Mora's…
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  • 29The Significance of Metaphor in Education: A Comprehensive Analysis
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    In his compelling discourse titled "Education by Poetry," delivered at Amherst College in 1930, Robert Frost elucidates the dual functions of poetry within the realm of education. The initial role involves the cultivation of our aesthetic sensibilities, while the second, deemed more crucial by Frost, pertains to the profound ability of poetry to illuminate and enhance our understanding of metaphorical constructs in our lives. As we delve into the multifaceted facets of metaphor, we must ponder upon the essential question:…
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  • 30“Once More to the Lake” by E.B. White
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    1.In paragraphs two, ten, and twelve of "Once More to the Lake," White's brilliant use of metaphors, similes, and personification illustrates a lucid image of the speaker's intertwining past and present for the reader. White starts paragraph ten with a fragment, "Peace and goodness and jollity," and creates a great emphasis on his past and current feelings. He continues to illustrate his past memories with a personification of the vocal senses as he explains the sound of the motorboats; "the…
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  • 31Metaphors in The Play “As You Like It”
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    In his play, "As You Like It," and generally in all his writing William Shakespeare uses a lot of metaphors. In, "As You Like It," he has Rosalind who is disguised as boy named Ganymede use an interesting metaphor that explores the relationship between the consumption of time and the movement of a horse based on mood or pleasure. In my opinion the only reason that Rosalind ever uses the metaphor is to try to convince Orlando, the man she…
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  • 32Analysis of Refugee mother and Child
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    The title of the poem gives off the initial impression that the poem may focus on refugees: one who flees to seek refuge, The lives of refugee children, their parents, their feelings, their emotions and their pain. 'For a son she soon would have to forget'. This foreshadows the idea that her son is dying, and she would have to forget him to adapt to her tragic loss. 2 The metaphor in the fist stanza, 'No Madonna and Child could…
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  • 33Aphorisms in Literature: A Comparative Analysis of Franklin and Fulghum
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    IntroductionAphorisms, defined as short statements expressing truths or clever observations, have played a significant role in literary works across different periods. Notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Robert Fulghum have employed aphorisms to convey their unique perspectives on life. While Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanac" uses aphorisms in a more literal manner, Fulghum's approach is more metaphorical. Despite these stylistic differences, both writers share a common thread in promoting moral principles for living.Living a Balanced Life: A Common Aphoristic ThemeOne…
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  • 34“The life and crimes of Harry lavender” by Marele Day
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    "Amusing, wryly humorous and hectic, "The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender" is a thriller with a twist which brilliantly stimulates the sleaze below the surface area of the city's glittering façade". Is this what the book has to do with? Marele Day's unique, "The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender" explores a big scope of concerns related to criminal offense and secret writing. Making use of simple language, importance, creative wit and a certain sense of satirical mockery all…
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  • 35Sylvia Plath’s ‘Metaphors’: Exploring Self-Loathing and Pregnancy
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    Sylvia Plath is celebrated for her confessional style of writing, which enables her to delve deep into her personal experiences and emotions. One of her poignant works, 'Metaphors,' composed in the tumultuous 1960s, provides a profound insight into her inner turmoil during pregnancy. Unlike many poets of her time, Plath embraces her vulnerability and engages in profound self-exploration within her poetic creations. 'Metaphors' exemplifies Plath's unapologetic use of the first-person perspective, a choice that lends an intensely personal dimension to…
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  • 36Visiting Hour: A Journey Through Loss
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    Exploring the depths of loss, "Visiting Hour" by Norman MacCaig takes readers on a poignant journey through the corridors of a hospital. In this powerful and moving poem, the writer employs a variety of literary techniques, including imagery, symbolism, and deliberate word choices, to captivate the reader's emotions and immerse them in the somber atmosphere of impending loss. Set within the confines of a hospital, the narrative follows the persona's emotional pilgrimage as they visit a dying relative. The focus…
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  • 37Figurative Language Theory
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    Figurative language is language that describes something by comparing it to something else. Figurative language goes beyond the literal meaning of words to describe or explain a subject. There are many types of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, imagery, personification, and hyperbole. Authors use figurative language to help the reader see beyond the written words on the page and to visualize what is going on in the story or poem. You are using figurative language when writing goes…
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  • 38Poetic Analysis of Crossing the Swamp by Mary Oliver
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    In her poem "Crossing the Swamp," Mary Oliver masterfully portrays the journey of life through the metaphor of a challenging swamp. The speaker's relationship with the swamp evolves from a place of struggle to one of triumph, reflecting the ups and downs we all face in life. Through her skillful use of diction, imagery, and metaphor, Oliver creates a vivid and relatable depiction of the human experience. Oliver's choice of diction plays a crucial role in setting the tone of…
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  • 39Exploring Life’s Progression Through “A Study of Reading Habits”
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    Philip Larkin's poem, "A Study of Reading Habits," delves into the intricate layers of human existence, portraying a journey from childhood to adulthood. The thematic underpinning revolves around the consequences of using literature as a means to escape reality. Through meticulous examination, this essay aims to unravel the thematic nuances, structural elements, and literary devices employed by Larkin to construct a poignant narrative. The speaker's evolution, metaphors, similes, allusions, and symbols will be scrutinized to foster a comprehensive understanding of…
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  • 40Edward Taylor and His Use of Metaphor
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    The Beauty of Metaphor A Metaphor is defined as a grammatical device that “compares two different ideas by speaking of one in terms of the other. It asserts that one thing is another thing.” One of the best poets at using the metaphor is Edward Taylor, an intellectual New English Puritan. In his “Meditation One,” Taylor compares “God’s Matchless Love” to water, saying that it fills “Heaven to the Brim!” Then, in his “The Reflection,” Taylor says “Earth” was once…
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