An Analysis Of Imagery In The Convergence Of The Twain

The Convergence of the Twain

The imagery contrasted with the “vaingloriousness” of the ship and its passengers showcase how all the materialistic amenities and goods on the ship have no value at the bottom of the sea. The poet describes the marine life as “slimed, dumb, [and] indifferent”. Animals do not understand human desires for unnecessary aesthetically pleasing luxury items. These animals are gross and slimy, yet they still swim around these valuable items with disinterest. Another example of imagery is of the jewels lying at the bottom of the ocean. They were “designed” to be beautiful “, yet now “lie lightless” at the bottom of the sea. Under the waves, everything from the Titanic is irrelevant and loss its value. This shows that in

However, the poet couples this with the word “sweet”. This creates a different mood. The speaker longs to remain awake while lying with his lover. In the final line he states that he wished to “live [forever]...” with her. It is clear that he is deeply in love, to the point he is willing to go without rest, so that he can spend every minute he can with her. The last phrase, “Or else swoon to death” illustrates that he either wants to live forever with her, or die. Both options show his serious devotion to this woman. These desires are impossible to achieve

When looking closely at the poem, one can analyze that there are nine syllables in each line, and nine lines in total. Through this, the reader can infer that the number nine has some significance. While the meaning of the poem is difficult to interpret because it is written in all metaphors, one can infer that the speaker is pregnant. There is reference to a “loaf” rising, and mentions of a “cow in calf”. These are all euphemisms for pregnancy. This would also explain the arrangement of the poem. Nine lines could be a metaphor for the nine months of a typical