In The Desert:
The writer is in the desert and he sees this creature, but the creature speaks to him so maybe it is a human. He says the creature is naked and beastlike and is eating his own heart. Maybe its a metaphor for since its not likely that it is eating its own heart. He speaks to the creature and the creature likes the bitter taste of its own heart. Why is the writer in the desert? Why is the creature in the desert? Maybe the writer is hallucinating and what he sees is an outward projection of something within himself.
The Passionate Shepherd to His Love:
The Passionate Shepherd tells of the many things he promises to his love. He wishes for her to come and be with him to enjoy the many things he says he can give her. Singing birds, flowers, fine wool, fancy clothes, gold, and many other superficial things. There is more to love than these material objects but I guess it does not matter to him. The shepherd thinks with his possessions he can get the girl of his dreams.
The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd:
This poem is a reply written in response to the last poem I mentioned. It written from the point of view of the girl. It is turning down the shepherd in a very cynical but realistic way. She is saying that all the things he promises to her will not last and neither will love. It is sad and pessimistic but she makes a good point, even though this poem is also written by a man.
Practice 6-D:
Black Elvis: Black Elvis is much like what you think the name would be, but it is also a good representation of how the character sees himself. He is a black man musician who plays rock and roll and wants to be like Elvis. He wants to be a successful musician but he knows he might not have the talent or the originality it takes. In some ways he is a typical older black man who deals with poverty and other problems, but he has the heart of a musician and wants to be like Elvis.
Practice 6-E:
Grandmother: When most people hear the word grandmother, they probably either think of their grandmother like I do or the archetype of grandmothers they have always heard/seen. If it is their own grandmother they might think of the defining characteristics in that person, such as their voice, face, or personality. They might think of the care and niceness their grandmother always showed them. Maybe they think of hugs and cookies too.
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The Passionate Shepherd to His Love: Why does the author make him a shepherd rather than a rich man of recognition? What is the role of the title here? Whould you read this differently if it was a rich land owner talking to a peasant girl?
I agree about the grandmother entry. The voice and smell of my grandmother are the biggest ways i can associate her with MY grandmother. As i thought, grandmother is a word that only brings good thoughts.
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