Pd. 10 scholars:
We'll be looking at the work of a new poet tomorrow--George Herbert. I'll be doing a bit of biography to start with, but you'll want to read the first poem for our discussion--it's called "Easter Wings." You can find a copy of it here: http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/herbert/herbbib.htm
See you tomorrow--
LAZ
2 comments:
I read this poem by Herbert. After reading for the first time just to read it. I read it a second and third time stanza for stanza trying to figure out exactly what Herbert was trying to say. Here's my analysis:
First stanza:
Man is created. He is strong, wise with a bright future. Through time though he didn't take advantage of his qualities, and eventuially has nothing. He obviously sins, and God desides to punish him.
Second stanza:
I think this stanza is saying that this man is suffering. That he may be sacrificed(Reference to Jesus) and possibly be resurected(again like Jesus)????
Third stanza:
I believe this says that the man is aging, and the only thing he is getting from life is guilt for his actions.
Fourth stanza:
The speaker wants to finally be united with God.
This is only my opinion, if anyone disagrees with me please say because anything will help with the quizes we have been taking.
I don't think that the second stanza is referencing Jesus or sacrifice. I could be wrong, but I believe that Herbert is saying that with God he will raise up, like a lark - a type of bird or in some cases a spiritual adventure. He is saying that with God he will be able to rise up and then fall or descend from this flight a better person.
The rest of your analysis seems to be right on in my mind.
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