The poet uses the first person narrative ambiguously and speaks on two layers using the persona of the dead man to speak her own thoughts. ... In "Not Waving But Drowning" the poet employs many techniques such as the use of persona and the first person narrative making the poem seem very personal which deepens the reader's appreciation of the theme of isolation. ...

• Word Count: 840
• Approx Pages: 3

They were a Germanic people, and they brought with them a rich narrative tradition. ... "Thus the [poet's] purpose is reinforced and proved by his poetic technique, a triumph of intellect indicative of the sophistication of Anglo-Saxon culture, (Graybill, 5). ...

• Word Count: 1012
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate