1. At Mornington by Gwen Harwood
In Gwen Harwood's poem, 'At Mornington', she explores the transient nature of life contrasted with the finality of death. ... This is contrasted with Harwood's subsequent description of memories as "iridescent, fugitive", illustrating the contradictory nature of memories as mesmerising, elusive and dangerously overwhelming. ... In contrast to previous stanzas, in which water symbolises the power of nature and the inexorable force of death; in this context it "refresh[es]" the speaker and serves as a metaphor for memories shared and the nourishing susten...
- Word Count: 856
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: Undergraduate