Analysis Of This Be The Verse By Philip Larkin

Philip Larkin, is a powerful English poet. Phillip Larkin was one of the world’s most famous poets. He was commonly referred to as "England 's other Poet Laureate". (Poetry Foundation). Larkin passed away in 1985. He was a shy author who preferred to avoid the limelight as much as possible. Most of Phillip Larkins work appeared to be poetry. Larkins works moved many people, even those who weren’t interested in poetry. Most people took comfort and delight in Phillip Larkins works.

Larkin uses many traditional tools in poetry such as, rhyme, stanza, and meter to explore the uncomfortable or terrifying experiences many people came across during the modern age. Philip Larkin produced without fanfare "the most technically brilliant and resonantly

The foul language and extreme opinions on society causes the controversy. “They f you up, your mum and dad” (Larkin). This line immediately grabs reader’s attention. This line also informs readers about the seriousness of the poem. Without reading the poem carefully it could seem that a young person is complaining about their parents. The poem demonstrates an extremely different perspective when it comes to parenting and society. “This be the Verse” is an iambic tetrameter. The poem has an upbeat rhythm. The poem is carefully constructed with detail. Larkin ensures that his opinions are carefully seen through the reader’s point of view. There are no forced rhymes or rhythms in the poem. There’s a simple rhyme scheme and no variations in this

"But they were f*** up in their turn” (Larkin) Larkin describes a generation breeding a new generation. Unfortunately bad habits are being developed. “By fools in old-style hats and coats” (Larkin). The coats and hats represent materialism. The demand for materialism has become so crucial over the years. Many don’t even realize the sense of urgency it brings. Larkin is describing materialistic greed of people. People are using materialism to conform in society. Materialism brings out the worst in people. "Man hands on misery to man" (Larkin). This line reveals the main theme of the poem. Larkin uses this phrase to explain how man will never be perfect. No matter how hard many try, they will never achieve perfection. Although capitalism and war are described to be main points in the poem. Today, we are more than likely going through both of these things. Many may ask how Larkin predicted the future through a series of