1. Analysis of "Tears, idle tears
Images of sadness are throughout the poem and they contrast with early memories of happiness the author once had. ... The quote is marking the beginning of a flood of other beams running down this sail. ... "Sad as the last which reddens over one"(9), illustrates the image of a day coming to an end. ... He describes the death as "sad and strange"(11), because the death has been untimely to his eyes. ...
- Word Count: 583
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School