Monthly Archives: February 2012

The poem, The Parable of the Old Man and the Young is basically the biblical story of Abraham’s sacrifice of his son Isaac with poet Wilfred Owen’s own ironical twist. In Genesis Chapter 22, God spoke to Abraham and commanded … Continue reading →

This poem was a great example of anti poetry due to the fact that it contain  dark Humor as well as irony and sarcasm. Shakespeare is in a way  making fun of his  mistress appearance, and yet he seem to be intrigued by those … Continue reading →

https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/goldpoetrysp2012/2012/02/16/the-broken-coin-the-use-of-symbol/ This post is a seeker’s post by jsylvesterd. The link provided by this seeker gives you a more detailed definition of metonymy and synecdoche. The link also give you examples such as politicians creates metonymic images such as flags … Continue reading →

A fence is what we use to promote privacy, to keep others out.  In this poem “A Fence” by Carl Sandburg, the symbol of the poem is the fence he is writing about.  Furthermore, not simply the fence but rather … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! As a seeker I tried to think of something that I am passionate about and find symbolism in its form. One of my favorite songs and band is “Into the Ocean” by Blue October. To enlighten you a little … Continue reading →

Synecdoche is how we understand, comprehend our thoughts to be expressed when we speak, something generally common in its way that can be recognized as the complete . For example when we say “She’s such a brain”, meaning she is … Continue reading →

In the reading itself the author mentioned how a symbol can be use to better help understand while also envoking more of a reaction. He even mention how a rose can be use as a symbol and gave an example. … Continue reading →

The definition of Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part is substituted for a whole or a whole for a part. Now that definition confused me but once i got to reading the chapter i understood it … Continue reading →