The speakers of Keats’ “Ode on a Grecian Urn” and Larkin’s “An Arundel Tomb” both attempt to extrapolate the historical inspiration of a work of art that is inherently unknowable due to the passage of time; however, despite these similarities, their methods of interaction with the objects of their ekphrastic works could not be more different, as Keats’s speaker chooses to attempt to immerse himself in the pastoral scenes depicted and question their occupants, which inevitably ends badly due to their static nature, while in contrast the speaker of Larkin’s poem, far from viewing the subjects as static, instead reflects on the changes the tomb encountered and its inevitable transformation both physically and in viewer’s perceptions of it on its …show more content…
The speaker in Keats’ ode makes it clear that not only are the objects of the scenes depicted on the urn unchanging, but that this unchangeability is in fact a desirable characteristic, far superior to the fleeting nature of living beings. This is accomplished mainly through the use of repetition, most clearly seen in the repetition of the word “happy” throughout stanza three such as “Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shed / Your leaves,” “And happy melodist, unwearied,” and “More happy love! more happy, happy love!” (Keats 21, 23, 25). This repetition serves to highlight the point made in the previous stanza that happiness and fulfillment is found, not in attaining an object of desire such as the the bold lover’s pursuit in line 17, but in preservation from the ravages of time, because even perpetually unfulfilled joy is better than joy attained and then lost. This is succinctly summarized in the phrase “Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard / Are sweeter” (Keats 11) as the reality of the living relationship or situation which inspired the work of art Keats’ speaker is examining can never live up to the romanticized ideal fantasies of the subjects which the viewer …show more content…
Keats’ speaker, unlike Larkin’s, carefully removes himself and his preconceived notions as to the motivations of the subjects from the majority of the poem because they would affect his attempts to discover meaning on his own, and when he finds no answer in the “silent form” (Keats 44) of the static “cold pastoral” (Keats 45) urn, he personifies the urn and concludes that it attempts to share its own version of truth with its observer: namely that “Beauty is truth, truth beauty, — that is all / Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know” (Keats 49-50). By personifying the urn in the final stanza and allowing the urn to have a voice and speak for itself, Keats’ speaker unites the urn’s audiences throughout the ages in a moment of quiet contemplation. The urn’s static nature does not only create a barrier blocking any attempts of the present observer to interpret the past, but also acts as a unifying cosmic force as it stands unchanged, speaking the same message to its viewer, regardless of the passing of
There are many differences between HBCU’s and PWI’s. “An Historically Black Institution were founded by people who believed African Americans and white students have an equal right to be educated” (Prager 1). Today these institutions function to preserve the history of African American culture, while providing students a safe and comfortable platform for educational enrichment (Roebuck 1). Predominately white institutions serve to educate all students, but since the majority of the population is white, the concerns of the majority students will be made a priority (Roebuck 2). Both types of institutions have a multitude of differences including funding, learning style, and school environment.
Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage and Komunyakaa’s “Camouflaging the Chimera” may seem quite similar, but they are in fact very different from each other. For instance, The Red Badge of Courage focuses on one main character while “Camouflaging the Chimera” focuses on a group of soldiers. So, despite how similar they may appear at a first, when you dig deeper and take a closer look, you’ll find that they are not as similar as you thought.
Ode on a Grayson Perry Urn is about the fleeting beauty of being young and free, living in the moment, feeling as if life were a force of nature, crashing and burning bright through all it’s stages. Turnbull speaks of truth being all negotiable an beauty being in the gift of the beholder, this is both the curse and the cherished gift of the young. Their truths are not yet true nor told and beauty can be gifted among each other. The beauty in culture is found in the recklessness of the young too young to quite appreciate the peril they are in. Young gets to be young for a moment, not pain themselves with constant thought of death and failure.
Do you know anyone that had to supply their family during the time of the Taliban's because her father was captured, and it was a girl disguised as a boy? I didn't know anyone like that either until I read the book, The Breadwinner. The girl in that book had to support her whole family all by herself, but she and I have a few thing in common and we are also different in a bunch of ways.
Remarkable Difference Neon Memories Diner is not only a nourishment foundation - it is a nostalgic ordeal planned to transport burger joints to an alternate time through all parts of its presentation. Our center message is "Your Way-Back-When Diner." Differentiators Neon Memories Diner goes past the packaging of most Australian-cooking bistros to offer a novel presentation of their decisions. While the sustenance offered on the menu will be, crushing without end's middle, the same shortly (ground sirloin sandwiches, sandwiches, french fries, milkshakes, solidified yogurt, et cetera.) , all parts of the diner, from the menu to the tables, to the bathrooms and style, will use nostalgic names and pictures from the 1950s and 1960s.
Living Somewhere in Between Good and evil are present within every person one will encounter in his/her life. Is it better for to just solely focus on the good and live life blissfully ignorant, or to focus on just the bad and live life aware and depressed? Is it easier to focus on the bad in others and ignore its presence in oneself? Nathaniel Hawthorne portrays both of these situations in his stories “Young Goodman Brown” and “The Minister’s Black Veil,” showing the reader that the world is not simply black and white. There is a grey, blended area for one to live in that allows him/her to live peaceful but not ignorant.
Thane rested his elbows on the desk, coming back from a trip to see his son, mulling over the events that transpired over the past few weeks with a cup of tea clasped between his hands. It’s been three weeks since he accompanied Shepard and Vakarian on the hunt for a turian that betrayed the latter, and a week since Shepard helped him turn Kolyat away from a life of sin. Garrus Vakarian wanted revenge, and the drell understands that. The pain of loss was something he is all too familiar with, and so was the lust for revenge, so he agreed to come with them on the turian’s hunt for his betrayer, even though in the recesses of his mind, he didn’t want his turian companion to walk down the same dark path. In the brief time he knew Shepard, he knows Shepard hated deaths, and unnecessary ones, even more so.
Ambiguity in John Keats poems Applied to the poems To Autumn and La Belle Dame Sans Merci The following essay treats the problem of ambiguity in John Keats poems To Autumn and La Belle Dame Sans Merci. Ambiguity is treated by the structuralism school and is presented as an intrinsic, inalienable character of any self-focused message, briefly a corollary feature of poetry. Not only the message itself but also its addresser and addressee become ambiguous.
However, the definition of these time periods is fuzzy, at best. Nearly every publication describes different dates for each period. For example, the "Classical" period is defined in various sources as ending in either 1800, 1820, 1825, or 1830! Even more inconsistency exists concerning the Romantic period, which starts sometime between 1800-1830, and ends between 1850-1920, depending on the source. There is also much inconsistency in which composers are regarded as belonging to which time period.
In this environment, he is “facing the sun,” happy, open, and free. In closing, Philip Larkin uses literary techniques to make his point in his passage. He utilizes imagery and strong diction to convey his attitude toward the places he describes. Because of this, it can be understood that the speaker is unsatisfied with the crowded city and the habits of its residents.
who fiercely believed that the true God was a jealous God, ready to smite the indolent and rain fire on sin, a Lord whose affection was only earned through subservience. The door creaked open, “Good morning,” Mary said. “Is it?” William asked, nodding towards the names on the warning and probation list.
The Urn is a “…foster-child of silence and slow time”, Keats using personification to fully describe the beauty of the urn. Shelley’s negative, blunt tone juxtaposing the might of Ozymandias’ past works against the current absence of his rule contrasts against Keats’ positive view of history, a moment in time, being encapsulated on the Urn for all time. However, Keats’ view of the more unpleasant events on the Urn, “Who are these coming to the sacrifice? / To what green altar, O mysterious priest”, the archaic notion of sacrifice contrasting against the beauty of past love and song within Keats’ own
Mitsubishi vs. Subaru I am a huge car guy. Ive always been fascinated with the way cars have looked and performed in everyday life and on the track. This means I love driving fast and having a lot of fun. My current car is a 2006 Ford Fusion, which isn't fast nor fun to drive.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows part two is easily one of my favorite movies or all time. This particular film was separated into two filsm in order to really get the whole picture and momentum of the books. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows part two is an important film because it changed films. There was no other movies out there like the harry potter series. Chris Columbus who directed the first couple of films really wanted to have the whole layout done before the start of filming each movie.