Sylvia Plath reads her poem...it's a very distinct voice!This is Plath's poem about the importance of poetic inspiration. Her biggest fear is her loss of the "incandescent...celestial burning" that inspires her writing. She reckons life would be unbearable without it. The moments of inspiration that she is subjected to (ie: the momentary inspiration that shines from the rooks wet feathers) gives her life meaning and future direction. Even the most mundane scenarios can be illuminated in an instance, "bestowing largesse, honour, / One might say love." More than anything this poem demonstrates that for her, poetry was her life. Some points to note:
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Poetry Analysis Steps 1. Read the poem several times. 2. Define any unknown words 3. Identify:
4. Identify the tone of the poem. Provide evidence to support your answer? 5. Identify the point of view. Who is the speaker(s) of the poem? (A Child, An Old Man, A Tree etc.) Who is the audience? (Who is the poem written for? Is it politically, socially or religiously charged? If so does this offer an insight as to who it is written for?) 6. What is taking place in the poem? (Actions or ideas) 7. What is the central purpose of the poem? (Theme(s)) |
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