Essays and Research Papers on Poetry

This comparison and contrast of Carroll's Jabberwocky and Lear's The Jumblies, discusses the specific elements of symbolism, structure, character development, irony, theme. Special emphasis is given to the element of satire and conclusions drawn. Quotes, examples from text and cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the use of imagery, metaphors and symbolism in the poetry of Robert Frost. The three poems of “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, “After Apple Picking” and “The Road Not Taken” are used as examples of the symbolism used and the contrasting images found in his poetry ...

A 5 page essay that analyzes "She Had Some Horses," a poem by Native American poet Joy Harjo. The writer argues that Harjo uses imagery and symbolism to convey the frustration and violence that this "she" suffers, not only from society, but also from unnamed males who also suffer, and who look to her for ...

A 6 page paper which some of the epic poem’s literary ideas, such as what is revealed in recurrent patterns of imagery; the nature and role of a character or group of characters; the structure or organizational principle of the work; the social, political and/or moral dynamics of the text; the significance of events; character ...

An 8 page research paper/analysis of how the poetry of John Donne and lady Mary Wroth, both poets of the early seventeenth century, use Petrarchan tradition in their verse, but do so to meet their own purposes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines some of the poems of John Donne, Ben Jonson, Robert Herrick, and George Herbert and discusses how they viewed love. No sources cited.

This 8 page paper discusses the poetry of Edgar Allen Poe and how evident themes relate to his actual life. This paper uses many of his poems as examples of the themes identified. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes three of Dickinson's poems about death: "After great pain," "I heart a Fly Buzz," and "Because I could not stop for Death." The writer contrasts and compares the three works. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper explicates this unusual poem that is shaped like a butterfly. Religious themes are duly noted. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that examines several sonnets by Petrarch in order to ascertain how his love for Laura affected his life and evolved over time. Sonnets profiled are "It was Morning," "Blest Be the day," "Father in Heaven," "She Used to let Her Golden Hair Fly Free," "The Eyes That Drew from Me," "Great ...

This 5 page paper discusses Blake's perspective of Heaven and Hell as opposed to the prevailing thoughts of the Christian doctrine of the day. Examples are taken from Blake's text, Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which assesses the validity of Rusch’s critique, “Society and Character in ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’.” No additional sources are used.

This 5 page paper gives an indepth arguement for Keat's inclusion to the Romantic Era. Examples are cited from two Keat's poems: "Bright Star" and "To One who has been long in City Pent" to support the arguement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that analyzes Milton's depiction of Heaven and Hell in "Paradise Lost." The writer argues that these depictions can be read at the microcosmic, as well as the macrocosmic level. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper gives the underlying theme for the following poems: Tam O'Shanter, Silent, Silent Night, Lucy, To Autumn, Morte D' Arthur, Love Among the Ruins, On the Idle Hill of Summer, and Bed in Summer. Examples are cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the themes of imagination, innocence, and nature in the poem “Playing” by Suzanne Vega. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses and disputes the claim by Lionel Tilling that Frost was macabre and terrifying with his themes. Examples and quotes from text given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the effect that Emily Dickinson's poetry has on the average reader, to unsettle perceptions and leave one unsure of the exact meaning. Examples are given from sample texts, cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the secluded life of Emily Dickinson and her secretive love life. These factors are considered in terms of how they influenced her writing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper gives an indepth analysis of Yusef Komunyakaa's poems: Facing It and My Father's Love Letters. They are compared and contrasted, examples are taken from text and cited. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper gives an analysis of Gwendolyn Brook's poem, Truth. Included in the analysis are examples of metaphor, personification, and imagery, as well as the universal truth and meaning. All examples cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes some of the poetic techniques in the WWI poetry of Wilfred Owen and Isaac Rosenberg. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper analyzes the works of Whitman, Ammons, Bishop, Heyen, and Wright for their depiction of man and his relationship with things/objects and nature. Quotes used from text to support the thesis, and cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page essay that critically analyzes four poems by Sesshu Foster. The writer argues that Foster's evocative imagery and symbolism force the reader to reconsider their view of minorities and what is means to be a person of color in the "land of the free." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how the poet’s childhood, influences, literary movement and beliefs inspired him to become the distinctive writer he was. Bibliography lists 7 sources.