This famous, and lengthy, poem has several sections which all house different themes. ... Another of his poem collections, "Sea Drift", Whitman swings to transcendentalism the poems often-contained universal themes of separation and love. ... An appreciation for the opera contributed to Whitman's poetry not only in theme but also in rhythm. Critics and poets called it "thought-rhythm" and it was popular in Old Testament poetry. ... And you, sweet singers of old lands-Sopani! ...

• Word Count: 1470
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The composer's use of similes illustrates to us the unimaginable, horrific scenes of war in a way we might be able to fathom "Bent double, like old beggars under sacks". ... For example, it is displayed when Owen says, "Under a green sea, I saw him drowning" and "Blood come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs". ... Owen refers to the Latin phrase "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" meaning it is sweet and fitting to die for one's country, as "the old lie" suggesting that Horace, the man who composed the saying over 2000 years a...

• Word Count: 1027
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate