Comparing Cynddylan on a Tractor and Leisure POETRY In this essay I am going to compare two poems on nature 'Cynddylan on a Tractor' and 'Leisure' To see how effective they are in conveying how we fail to appreciate the beauty of nature and the countryside. Firstly I am going to examine 'leisure' by William Henry Davies then I am going to compare 'Cynddylan on a Tractor' by R.S. Thomas to this. But before all of this, I am going to give a brief background to the context of when the poems were written. Both poems were written during the industrial revolution but 'Leisure' was written earlier towards the beginning of the industrial revolution, whereas 'Cynddylan on a Tractor' was written later on. In both poems we are shown that we have had a better life than before but at...
and that we should help those less fortunate than ourselves. In this I essay I have shown how successful the poet was in making me share this view by using his thoughtful and intense language, word-choice and imagery techniques.
To help Year Twelve students that are studying poetry appreciate it's value, this pamphlet's aim is to discuss a classic poem and a modern song lyric to show that even poetry written many years ago can still be relevant to people and lyrics today. By reading this may you gain a greater knowledge and understanding of poetry in general, and not just the two discussed further on.
father’s childhood, and later in the poem we learn that this contemplation is more specifically
The poem is gentle and nostalgic. It seeks not only to recreate the scene for the reader, but
Ronald Stuart Thomas was a Welsh poet and Anglican Clergyman who lived from 1913 to 2000. He spent all of his life in small farming communities in isolated parts of Wales. He didn't care for the modern world, but instead believed in living a traditional life. After reading these two poems, it becomes apparent that R.S Thomas' views on the developing technological world and the traditional ways influenced his poetic work greatly. He was very concerned about the environment, and this idea is clearly stated in the poem Lore, especially were he says:
Both poems inspire their reader to look at their own life. In addition, they treat the reader to a full serving of historic literature that not only entertains, but also teaches valuable lesson in the form of morals and principles.
There is no clear correct way to analyze the poem and judge who is more correct is in the reader’s hand not the writers. If to readers sought different meanings each party would have a valid reason to why theirs is correct and the opposite party must accept it. The one agreeable argument is that this is an interesting and powerful poem.
Both poems are set in the past, and both fathers are manual labourers, which the poets admired as a child. Both poems indicate intense change in their fathers lives, that affected the poet in a drastic way. Role reversal between father and son is evident, and a change of emotion is present. These are some of the re-occurring themes in both poems. Both poems in effect deal with the loss of a loved one; whether it be physically or mentally.
... overall themes, and the use of flashbacks. Both of the boys in these two poems reminisce on a past experience that they remember with their fathers. With both poems possessing strong sentimental tones, readers are shown how much of an impact a father can have on a child’s life. Clearly the two main characters experience very different past relationships with their fathers, but in the end they both come to realize the importance of having a father figure in their lives and how their experiences have impacted their futures.
weeps as the poet wishes that he could return to those presumably. happier times, on the other hand in Mrs Tilchers class is very childish and as in a dreamy world the laugh of a bell swung by a running child. The mood shows the intention of the poem. In Mrs Tilchers Class. This was to recreate the safety warmth and happiness of childhood.
Though most of the poem is not dialogue, from what little speaking there is between the...
The poems facilitate the investigation of human experience through illustrating life’s transience and the longevity of memory.
at any time and can have a great impact on us. I think both poems have
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The tone in the poem “before I got my eye put out” seems pretty depressing but at the same time it is kind of joyful. It is depressing because she is saying she lost her sight and is upset how she took advantage of sight. Then on the other hand it is kind of joyful because she talks about all the things she saw that would make her happy. The tone in “we grow accustomed to the dark” is serious and motivated. She is talking about how life is without sight and how she is doing he best to adjust and she’s motivated to get completely adjusted to