Poetry Questions on Fear

Poetry

Sir John Squire's poem "There was an Indian" narrates Columbus's arrival from a Native American's perspective. The Indian, who has lived a peaceful, unchanging life, is startled by the large ships...

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Poetry

The theme of Karen Connelly's poem "The Story" centers on the inherent fear and risk associated with life's unknowns. Using the metaphor of the ocean, the poem explores how humans navigate life,...

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Poetry

In "Hyena" by Edwin Morgan, the poem uses irony to depict the hyena as a seemingly fearsome predator boasting about its prowess. The hyena claims to be a "good match for a dead lion," highlighting...

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Poetry

"Cooks Brook" by Al Pittman is primarily a poem about fear. The fear that the speaker feels about cliff-diving is not irrational, however, but very real. After all, he's diving into a natural pool,...

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Poetry

"Bombed Last Night" employs a simple, repetitive structure typical of soldiers' songs, reflecting the monotonous and grim reality of war. The poem's theme revolves around the constant threat of death...

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Poetry

If we read this poem carefully, we can find the answer to the question that you are looking for in the first few lines. Let us consider the first stanza and the way in which the time in which it is...

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Poetry

The main idea of Karen Gershon's poem "Home" is the fear and uneasiness she feels at home, even though it is safe, because of her experiences in World War II. It is clear at the end of the poem...

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