Sunday, May 23, 2010

"Place" by WS Merwin

How does the writer structure the essay and to what effect?

The writer begins the poem at the last day of the world. This is because, he is telling his plans should the time comes and explains his reasons to it. It then ends, by giving an image of how new life continues to survive the ones that end. This is a linear narrative because it goes chronologically from the end of the world and the bringing out of this new life from it. I think that this writing gives a very strong impact to readers. There is very strong emotions connected to it. Reading it, I am reminded of one of Robert Frosts poem. Although the two poems differ in meaning, but the structure it is written creates a very solemn feeling and seem to have the same reading tone.

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