Comparison Of Helen In Poe And Doolittle

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In the poem “To Helen” by Edgar Allan Poe the poem portrays Poes deep affection for Helen. Meanwhile in the poem “Helen” by Hilda Doolittle portrays Greece's hatred for Helen. Poe expresses his attachment to Helen by using similes throughout the story by comparing “Helen's beauty to the sea”. He also uses allusions as if Helen was the one guiding him home from the sea. The overall attitude is positive. The setting takes place at night in the sea. Doolittle expresses her hatred for Helen by stating “Greece would love if Helen were dead”.
Both Poe and Doolittle's poems portrays Helen in divergent ways. Poe portrays Helen as if she was the god of beauty. While Doolittle displays Helen to have a lust personality. Doolittle feels as if Helen

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