Ironic that chandler perceives more from his wife through the distance of a photograph, a dim analysis of a living creature and its entire existence by the pixel fabrications of a picture. This is symbolic of Chandlers detachment from an outside, inspirational world, that holds lines of poetry by men that could touch life and feel passion. ... Chandler is fond of poetry not because they are an artistic emblem of truth, or beauty. ... Chandler muses on his "poet's soul" as he walks to meet with Gallaher, and Joyce deliberately does not include a line of poetry in that portion of the story....

• Word Count: 3141
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Thomas's florid view of the world around him is quite apparent in his extensive description and tendency to labour the point in his poetry. ... Though mentioned earlier as being exuberant I think this poem is an illustrious example of poetry, which possesses the ability to be both qualities. ... By close analysis the poet appears to be talking about the dead, relating back to the "no sun shines" part of the title. ... Florid also isn't a suitable word to describe Thomas's poetry. ... However, his poetry is extremely obscure in both senses of vagueness and obscurity. ...

• Word Count: 2553
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School