...Comparing Literary Works ENG 125 Instructor: Laura Wilde 8/27/2012 Poems and short stories are pieces of literature that have been around for millions of years, both producing major talented writers, and also some famous authors a well. Short stories and poems are vastly different but share some common traits and ability’s to gain a reader’s attention and embrace their attention until the point of the story is made and completed. When comparing the two different types of literature style, form, and content all come into play in having similarities and differences in the text. Poems typically are short and direct to the point, tending to have a rhythm of words, whereas short stories usually are direct based text giving you a theme, setting, and a tone allowing the reader to follow what the author is trying to say. Poetry is a short, sweet, and simple to the point piece of literature. Though most find it difficult to understand poetry for the way some words are used, or bounded together with other words, poetry has a strong place is some people’s hearts. Poetry is vastly written out of feelings, and allows an author to put their feelings for an object, or a thing, or place into words constructed with a rhythm. Poetry can be from a very few amount of lines to describe something, into a couple of pages pending what the author is trying to express, and how much detail he/she wants to use in their text. The poet speaks of the divine as absence which...
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...Savanah Saunders ENGL102 Jason Sebacher March 5, 2014 Essentially I feel that each poem in its own “Funeral Blues” (W. H. Auden), “Death, be not proud” (John Donne), and “Because I could not stop for Death” (Emily Dickinson) are unique in their own way however, I feel that two poems in particular may show more similarity in each other versus all three being compared at once although, I will be comparing and contrasting all three poems towards the end of this essay. For example, When reading “Funeral Blues” (W. H. Auden), I felt a greater sense of similarity to “Because I could not stop for death” (Emily Dickinson) versus “Death, be not proud” (John Donne) so I will begin to discuss those poems first. When comparing each poem I will list the related styles between the two and the same for contrasting each when discussing the distinctive differences. In “Funeral Blues”; a poem about the mourning of a dear loved one, Auden used a great sense of imagery when writing to assist the audience in creating a mental picture. Each line used a great amount of detail for example, when Auden wrote “Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead scribbling in the sky the message he is dead.” It was easy for me to actually picture this statement mentally due to his choice of words. Also, he uses a rhyme scheme that is successful in expressing the deep mourning and sorrow that he feels. The same feelings expressed in “Funeral Blues” can also be felt in “Because I could not stop for death”...
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...writing where the intended meaning of the words are very different from the actual meaning. The poems “Casual Wear” by James Merrill and “The ABC of Aerobics” by Peter Meinke are both examples of dramatic irony. James Merrill uses dramatic irony to satirize the wife tourist’s fancy designer clothes being worn by someone who could possibly die due to a terrorist act. Peter Meinke uses dramatic irony to satirize the fact that the protagonist runs for exercise but is also making fun of exercise in the poem. “Casual Wear” is written at first with a detached tone, then the tone changes to personal. “The ABC of Aerobics” is written with a solemn tone. James Merrill uses dramatic irony to satirize the wife tourist’s designer jeans and that she doesn’t know she will die. In the line “Signed with a Flourish, like the dead wife’s jeans,” the speaker is satirizing specifically the claim of responsibility from the terrorist, by comparing it to the fancy designer jeans. “Claiming Responsibility,” demonstrates verbal irony because the speaker is saying that the terrorist is claiming responsibility without actually taking responsibility. “People... of colored mist,” at the end of “Casual Wear,” the reader is left with empty, meaningless people. Peter Meinke uses dramatic irony to satirize the fact that the protagonist runs for exercise but is also making fun of exercise in the poem. The quote, “I join in despair knowing my arteries jammed with lint and tobacco, lord and bourbon,” shows that...
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...Comparing Narrative in Fiction and Non-Fiction In this comparative essay, I will be comparing the short story, (1)Jose Armas’, “A Delicate Balance” and a non-fiction work, (2) Philip Ross’, “ The Boy and the Bank Officer”. These works are very interesting to read and I was able to understand the theme that each author was trying to get across to the readers. I chose these works based on their similar plot, similar characters, and their unique conclusions. These two works were also a joy to read and it was brief and to the point. There were three characters in these works; in (1) there was the protagonist, Seferino, the antagonist, Romero, and a neutral character, Barelas. In (2) there was the protagonist, Philip Ross, the antagonist, a Bank Officer, and a central character, the young boy who the whole story is based on. The protagonist in each of these works have the round characteristic, they changed their views depending on the situation they were in. In (1), when Seferino saw that Romero was not getting paid for the work, he was quick to offer payment, but when Romero wanted a raise, he just wanted to forget about the whole thing. In (2), Philip was very angry at the fact that the young boy could not withdraw money, but when he found out the reason, his whole outlook changed and he was speechless. The antagonists in these works are very different; in (1) Romero has the round characteristic. When he wasn’t being paid, he did his job very well and had no problems. As soon...
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...Book” Emily Dickinson’s use of figurative language, sound devices and denotation and connotation show us how literature allows use of our imagination to go on a journey. At first glance it may seem that Emily Dickinson has written a simple poem in “There Is No Frigate like a Book”. However, further analysis reveals that she believes reading is a gift to all. Through observation of the poem we find her fascination with reading and the poem’s ability to take her reader on a journey; as well as reveal how reading can take us on any journey we wish to embark. The theme of the poem is that when we use our imagination while reading anything is possible, even travel to distant lands. The first clue that reveals this poem is about traveling through literature lies within its title. A frigate is a U.S. warship used mainly for escorting. The clever comparison of a frigate and a book set the tone and create excitement about where we will go. It is also this comparison that allows us to compare the necessary physical means required to take us on our adventure. The first thing that is noticed is the use of figurative language. The figurative language used in this writing is referred to as simile. A simile is a phrase that compares two different things. In lines 3 and 4 “nor any coursers like a page… of prancing poetry” we find the most obvious use of simile when comparing a horse to pages in a book. The other use of simile used in the poem is when Emily says, “There is no frigate...
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...Comparing and contrasting can be difficult when factoring two different types of literature. Sometimes different works of literature have the same theme yet are communicated in unique ways. I have chosen to do Robert Frosts "The Road Not Take," and the Jean Ryes "I Used to Live Here Once". Symbolism of the journey is in both of these literary works and it makes them both stronger and appealing to the readers. Being able to touch a reader and feel like the author is making it come alive is great because he know they are able to get their point across. There is always something to look for in a story that is so much more deep. It is our imagination that allows us, the readers, to use the descriptive words or symbols that are provided and create a mental vision. I will be comparing and contracting the style, form, and content. In this paper I will be accessing the area where both stories theme expressed the "The Journey." There is a similar theme in both "The Road Not Taken" and "I Used to Live Here Once." It was that no matter where we are in life or where we are going everyone has a choice to make. Everyone will make their very own destiny. But we cannot be fooled with the comparing themes as these two stories are very different when it comes to the way they were written and the symbolism used. They both describe an actual road or path which symbolizes the journey. A journey does not mean it is physical as it can be mental, spiritual, or even emotional. As a person will...
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...After the study, reviewers had found more stereotypes of Asian Americans than valid and neutral descriptions or explanations of different Asian American cultures. Because white American had dominated every aspect in this country, it was very easy for the majority people to condescend other minorities; however, it was very hard for the minorities to fight back stereotypes because of white domination and prejudices of Asian American ethnicities, especially in area such as Asian American children’s and adolescent literature in the past where there were more white writers comparing to Asian American writers. Reviewers had found that most of the books contained stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminations of Asian Americans because those authors of Asian American books had manipulated tones such as imprudent, conclusive, derisive, condescending, and derogated to identify Asian American cultures. Reviewers found that some authors were using imprudent and conclusive tones to conclude what a group of Asian Americans and even one ethnicity of Asian Americans should be based on their own perceptions. For instance, Fire Dragon, a book by Barbara Benezra, was stated by the reviewers that it used misconceptions and outdated information to depict the social status of Chinese American women that readers might be confused with the conditions in the past with the present. (Interracial 9) Other stereotypes that occurred frequently in the stories were that Asian American ethnicities were pertained...
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...Research Paper English 1102-611 13 October 2015 Dream Song 14- John Berryman John Berryman lived a life full of demons. He is viewed as a very cynical, disturbed man who reflected his attitude into his writing. From the beginning of his life he faced emotional distress ranging from family issues, to marriage issues, to substance abuse. A traumatic beginning to his life not only negatively affected him; it also influenced his long and successful career in writing and teaching. Through his hardships, he created one of the most famous compilations of poems in history, The Dream Songs. These poems are littered with fresh and complex styles of writing, including his famous technique of using dialogue and personal revelation. Although he accomplished amazing things in the literary world, won awards and was a major arts figure in the world, he continued to struggle with himself. His never ending despair stemmed from the suicide of his father when he was young, which although very sad, shaped his life and his death to come. The Dream Song series is a modified and published version of his dream analysis treatment during rehab. By analyzing and annotating one of his most famous Dream Songs, Dream Song 14, and studying the major events of his life, it is frighteningly apparent how the effects of paternal suicide, emotional and...
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...If the reader didn’t know that and thought that the author was simply comparing two meals, then they did not know how to pick out syntax, observe vocabulary or small details. The reason that this was such a great example for syntax is because it is so eloquently placed and used. Woolf knew exactly what she was doing when she wrote and constructed this essay. The syntax she used gave meaning to her sentences, words and phrases that she chose to use. In this particular essay, this syntax was used to convey a certain response and a deeper meaning. The deeper meaning that was conveyed was feminism and inequality. It is plain and simple, without the knowledge of these words and rules, readers would have quite a hard time coming to that conclusion on their...
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...The author’s gave shape to their text using literary devices and particular moves that supported and helped build their message. Although the messages had it’s difference, diverging into different messages. The two texts had very much in common, intersecting in the uses of literature and on the same topic. Both Didion and Thomas used good details to support their message and used effective moves to define and classify the Santa Ana...
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...Eng2601 In: English and Literature Eng2601 ENG2601 ASSIGNMENT 1 Extract 1 The Forest of Souls “The difficulty of literature is not to write, but to write what you mean.”- Robert Lewis Stevenson This quote sums up my experience in comparing and contrasting the extracts from The Forest of Souls by Carla Banks. In order to truly understand what the writer is trying to say, a combination of language features, language strategies and other components are put together to create a mind-boggling, attention-grabbing novel. A novel that consist of different contexts, different genres and different tone and writing styles combined, letting the reader experience exactly what the writer is trying to say. Extract 1 is an account of the first public hanging that took place in the city of Minsk, Soviet Union under the Nazi occupation. (Mullany, 2010) The men, Kiril Trus and a sixteen year old Volodia Shcerbatsevich were members of a partisan cell organizing anti-fascist resistance. The seventeen year old girl, Masha Bruskina was a nurse who had been caught aiding the partisans. She provided civilian clothes and papers for wounded Red Army soldiers under her care and smuggle them back to the resistance. It is an in depth description of the brutality of this event, with emphasis on the circumstances under which this event took place. Extract 2 is an account, sixty years after this event. A journalist Jake Denbigh is working on the experiences of war-time immigrants during the 2nd...
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...|90-100% |Your score = 10 points |Your score = 6 points |Your Score = 4 points | | |Response successfully answers the |Response exhibits strong higher-order |Sentences are clear, concise, and direct; | | |assignment question(s); thoroughly uses|critical thinking and analysis (e.g., |tone is appropriate. Grammatical skills are | | |the text and other literature. |evaluation). |strong with almost no errors per page. | | | | |Correct use of APA format when assigned. | |80-89% |Response answers the assignment |Response generally exhibits higher-order|Sentences are generally clear, concise, and | | |question(s) with only minor |critical thinking and analysis (e.g. |direct; tone is appropriate. Grammatical | | |digressions; sufficiently uses the text|true analysis). |skills are competent with very few errors | | |and other literature. | |per page....
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...Expresses personal or emotional feelings b. Traditionally in the present tense c. Have a specific rhyming scheme 2. A creator’s love for all that he has created a. Invites the lamb to eat in the valley b. A life blessed with out worries c. Bright soft wooly clothing 3. Innocents of a child a. Amazement at the lamb itself b. He calls Himself a lamb c. He became a child d. Comparison of the child’s personality traits to those of a lamb and those of their creator 4. Setting a. Peaceful meadow b. A quiet resting place c. Soothing tones throughout the poem 5. Conclusion a. Little lamb God bless you Running Head: Poetry Thesis 1 Poetry Thesis Engl 102: Literature and Composition Summer D 2013 Regina M. Carroll ID#24487654 APA Format Running Head: Poetry Thesis 2 The poem “The Lamb” by William Blake is a lyric poem in which the author marvels at the love, wonder and innocents of a child...
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...Writing Similarities and Differences Charles R. Cobb ENG 125: GSH1331C Alessandra Cusimano August 28, 2013 People experience poetry and short stories differently, yet they all use similar techniques or terms used to write literature. All literature uses some type of tone, a point-of-view, and symbols. This tools for writing help tell the story by giving the reader the emotions, perspective and the hidden messages, making the story come alive to reader and in captivating the reader into the story itself. Others use different terms to help tell their story for poems, rhythm is used often. While in short stories and dramas, foreshadowing and metaphors are used to help tell the story. These tools are not used in every work of literature, but they are tools to help bring the reader into the story more, making the reader become excited or antsy about what is coming next. Looking at the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost and the short story “Used to Live Here Once” by Jean Rhys, there are a couple of similarities and a few differences in their techniques. These techniques are what can make a poem and a short story differ are; symbolism, tone, point of view, foreshadowing, and rhythm will be discussed here. Symbolism A symbol in literature “is something that has a literal identity but also stands for something else-something that is widely understood and has been developed over a long period of time or by common agreement” (Clugston, R. 2010, sec. 7.2, para 1)...
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...When thinking about what literature means to me, all that come to mind are the English portions of the SATs and the STAR tests where I remember falling asleep in the middle of reading a passage and then waking up, hoping I’ll know the answer to the question, "What was the author's mood in the story?" It never really made sense to me as to why such questions were important or relevant in a writing class. In fact, before I looked it up, I never knew that there was a difference between literature and writing. Isn't it all just... English? However, I was able to come to the conclusion that literature is any piece of work created by those who are able to express their opinions and feelings in words instead of actions. Literature is a type of aesthetic expression, an art form really, generally used for entertainment and to be enjoyed by readers. Quite commonly, the characters that are developed in literary works show the different perspectives of a topic presented by the author. It can be about love or politics or the ever-famous question of life and why humans exist. To many people, literature is thought-provoking and life changing. But to me, literature is just another form of entertainment and should not be required in English 214. There are only a few skills that can be used after studying literature. Literature classes have always been, in my experience, analyzing what the author wrote and trying to find his or her messages between the lines. Teachers stress their students...
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