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Prometheus's Role Of The Poet, Sarah M. Connelly
Prometheus's Role Of The Poet, Sarah M. Connelly
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This essay examines the characterization of Prometheus in the opening speech of Prometheus Unbound, by Percy Shelley, through the lens of Shelley’s “Defense of Poetry” in order to argue Prometheus’ existence as a poet. By giving humanity wisdom and bridging the gap between logic and compassion, Prometheus becomes the point from which imagination, beauty, art, and poetry stems. Prometheus’ role developed into a model of morality and love in contrast to the fear and spite of Zeus, whose influence is reflected in the evils of mankind. Yet, through the torturous reign of Zeus, Prometheus transcends his hate by retracting his …
Auctioned, Sophia K. Reid
Auctioned, Sophia K. Reid
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This poem, Auctioned, is about slaves who were severely punished simply because of their skin tone. The setting of the poem is in the early 1800s. This poem vividly describes the hanging, whipping, and shooting of slaves.
No Man’S Land, Kelsey C. Boyce
No Man’S Land, Kelsey C. Boyce
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This poem is inspired by a set of letters between Jes Jerry Jessen and his sister Helen during his time as a soldier during World War I.
Always, Candise W. Henson
Always, Candise W. Henson
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“Always” explores the emotions involved in miscarriage, including the assignment of blame.
Clarity, Candise W. Henson
Clarity, Candise W. Henson
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“Clarity” expresses the connectivity of a lifetime’s events and the human inability to direct lives.