1. Dover Beach
Matthew Arnold's dramatic monologue "Dover Beach" portrays the way in which perceptions are deceptive. ... Rhythm and meter are the most important devices in "Dover Beach". ... With this description one can imagine a beautiful beach with water lapping upon the shore. ... Personification is evident in Arnold's poem because he gives human qualities to non-human objects. ... "Dover Beach" illustrates the complexity of the human mind. ...
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- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School