Sir Walter Raleigh’s Poetic Reflection on Life as a Play
Sir Walter Raleigh wrote this poem in 1612 while imprisoned, accused of treason, and awaiting execution. Years later, he was executed after being held in the Tower of London.
The author compares life to a theatrical play. This poem explores themes of life and death.
Raleigh employs a series of metaphors and similes to construct the poem, comparing life to a play. He transitions from birth to death using a continuous structure of images.
In the first line, answering the rhetorical question ‘What is
Read MoreÁngel González: Biography and Poetic Analysis
Ángel González: A Life in Poetry
Ángel González (Oviedo 1925 – Madrid 2008) was a prominent Spanish poet. His childhood was strongly marked by the death of his father, the murder of one of his brothers in the Spanish Civil War, and the exile of another. He studied law at the University of Oviedo and journalism in Madrid. In Barcelona, he served as a copyeditor for some publishers. In 1956, he published his first book, Áspero mundo (Rough World), drawing from his experience as a child of war.
Read MoreMultiple Choice Questions on Diverse Topics
Multiple choice questions and answers:
The Language of the Gypsy
C (It is clear that the Gypsy originally came from India…): B, A, D, B, B, C, B
Aw-Learning Dog
D (Fast mapping): B, B, A, C, D, C, A
Kill a Snail
D (Have cared): A, B, A, C, B, B, C
Right to Vote
B (Thanks to): B, A, C, A, D, B, D
Bilingual
C (Have better): C, B, A, C, A, D, B
Teacher Change Life
D (Tregui recently): D, D, A, B, C, D, C
Chinese School
A (Much better): C, B, C, C, D, B, B
Why Kids Bully
C (For no apparent): A, A, C, D, D, A, B
Nomophobia
A
Read MoreMiguel Hernández: Imagery, Themes, and Social Commitment
Image and Symbol in the Poetry of Miguel Hernández
Miguel Hernández’s poems in his formative years (1924-1931) showcase images taken directly from his environment in Orihuela. In the words of José Luis Ferris, these include the lemon and the well. He speaks of erotic desire in the guise of pastoral poetry. In Perito en lunas (1933), symbols include the bull, representing sacrifice, and the palm, an element of the Mediterranean landscape. In El rayo que no cesa (1936), the main theme is love, and
Read MoreDictionary of Terms Derived from Proper Names
A Comprehensive List
This document provides definitions for terms that originate from proper names. Each entry includes the term, its definition, and sometimes additional context.
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| Nantua Sauce | A cream sauce flavored with shellfish. |
| Nashville | Refers to: The country music industry. |
| Neanderthal | Crude or boorish. |
| New England Clam Chowder | A thick soup made with clams, onions, salt pork, potatoes, and milk. |
| Norfolk Jacket | A |
Fahrenheit 451: Montag’s Transformation and the Power of Books
Montag’s Awakening in Fahrenheit 451
When Montag is called to an unidentified woman’s house “in the ancient part of the city,” he is amazed to find that the woman will not abandon her home or her books. The woman is clearly a martyr, and her martyrdom profoundly affects Montag. Before she is burned, the woman makes a strange yet significant statement: “Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall this day light such a candle, by God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.” Nicholas Ridley,
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