Write an essay that is a complete analysis of the poem that you’ve chosen. First, decide what the overall theme of the poem is, then find evidence from the poem to support your analysis. Provide specific examples from the poem to support your interpretation. Is there specific language or words the poet uses to illustrate the theme of the poem? Talk about this in your essay!
In addition to your analysis, you must research the poet’s life. Provide background information and explain any connection between the poet’s life and the theme of your poem. Sometimes biographical information about the writer can help shed some light on the poem’s subject, tone, or theme. Include at least one source and provide the proper citations for this source in your essay using the MLA format; information on this can be found in your text (Chapter 32 – The Literary Research Paper). You must connect the information found in the source to what you’ve decided the poem is about. How does learning about the poet’s life inform your analysis?
Your paper should be at least three full pages to provide a complete analysis of your poem as well as biographical information about the poet. Write an essay that is a complete analysis of the poem that you’ve chosen. First, decide what the overall theme of the poem is, then find evidence from the poem to support your analysis. Provide specific examples from the poem to support your interpretation. Is there specific language or words the poet uses to illustrate the theme of the poem? Talk about this in your essay!
In addition to your analysis, you must research the poet’s life. Provide background information and explain any connection between the poet’s life and the theme of your poem. Sometimes biographical information about the writer can help shed some light on the poem’s subject, tone, or theme. Include at least one source and provide the proper citations for this source in your essay using the MLA format; information on this can be found in your text (Chapter 32 – The Literary Research Paper). You must connect the information found in the source to what you’ve decided the poem is about. How does learning about the poet’s life inform your analysis?
Your paper should be at least three full pages to provide a complete analysis of your poem as well as biographical information about the poet.
