In Act III of The Tempest, Ariel, and Caliban show two different ways of dealing with being controlled by Prospero. Ariel obeys patiently, hoping that following orders will eventually lead to his freedom. Caliban, […]
I agree. In addition to it…In Act III of The Tempest, Ariel, and Caliban show different ideas of servitude and freedom. Ariel serves Prospero willingly, hoping he will soon be set free. This hope makes him […]
In Act III of The Tempest, Ariel, and Caliban show different ideas of servitude and freedom. Ariel serves Prospero willingly, hoping he will soon be set free. This hope makes him follow orders without much […]
In Act 1 of The Tempest, a shipwreck scene shows how powerless the characters are against nature, hinting at their struggles. Prospero, who was the Duke of Milan, tells his daughter Miranda how he lost his […]
Whitman makes a strong case for a connection between individuals and the larger crowd of commuters in “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry.” He shows how shared routines, like taking the ferry, create a bond, even among […]
It’s great that the poem shifted our perspective. Understanding that being selective isn’t selfish, but rather essential for maintaining well-being, is such a meaningful takeaway. “The Soul Selects Her Own Soc […]
These poems make us think about whether isolation is a way to protect ourselves, like in Dickinson’s poem “The Soul selects Her Own Society”, or if it feels more like being trapped, as in Poe’s Poem ” Ulalume”. […]
