Discussion: Symbolism and Metaphor
Prompt:
Choose a new poem to analyze from the assigned reading list, and title your post with the poem's title. (The reading list is found in the Syllabus, and all of our course readings are in the class eBooks. Click on the book's title in the Syllabus.) Do not use the poem you analyzed in discussion. You may use the following questions to develop a paragraph response to your new poem, or you may discuss another more appropriate literary element (e.g., imagery, characterization, theme) as best fits your selection:
a) What are some of the key symbols and/or metaphors in the poem, and how are they used?
b) What are some of the meanings they convey to readers?
c) How do these elements enrich the poem and deepen your understanding of its themes?
eBook: Blake, W. (2016). The chimney sweeper. In L.G. Kirszner & S.R. Mandell (Eds.), Compact Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing [VitalSource digital version] (p. 959). Boston: Cengage.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.