An Analysis of “Singing to Wolves” The poem, “Singing to Wolves” is a modern poem, that tries to explain to the reader how wonderful solitude is, but also considers it’s negative side, with the example of a lonely girl. The poem starts off with a brief encounter into the history of Wales, and talks about the Llanthony monks, who the reader is told were unloved by the Welsh, and thus driven to a lonely life in the wilderness. By reading this poem, it seems as though being unloved is a popular reason for solitude. After this brief insight into Wales’ history the reader is then taken back to the realms of modern day living. “Why should we stay here singing to wolves?” This opening sentence seems to act as a kind of question, which is answered in the course of the poem. At first it sounds like a stupid thing to do, but eventually the reader realises that the wolves become very symbolic in the poem. Wolves are thought of as being ruthless hunters of the wilderness, and one could hardly imagine them being impressed by the singing of any person. For the monks the Wolves were those that despised them (the Welsh), and by “singing” to them, they were actually trying to convince them of their belief etc. And seeing as no-one ever listened to them, they may as well sing to the wolves, as they take just as much notice of them. However the wolves also have another interesting metaphorical meaning in the poem. These days they no longer roam Britain, and have all died out,&nb... ... middle of paper ... ...flowers…” Another interesting thing that the poet makes use of is semicolons. These are used throughout the three stanza’s. The point of these semicolons is to make the sentences seem longer, and bring a certain amount of continuity to it. “…said Llanthony monks; and left for soft living…” Once one has recognised the ideas behind the text, one realises that the poem tries to make the reader think about the world he lives in, and maybe even prompt him into looking more deeply into his way of life, and try not to simply follow the pattern that everybody else makes. The poet has don this by using the example of the monks in the past years, and the little girl in our modern world. Maybe he wants the reader to find a medium between becoming a statistic, and singing to wolves.
In the second epigraph in the short story “St. Lucy’s Home For Girls Raised By wolves’’ by Karen Russell discusses how it’s not easy going from a wolf to being a human. The girls must work hard and try their all to make it. They feel like they don’t belong there, it’s like going from a small school to a big school. They day dream of their old way of life. They feel uncomfortable and depressed.
Prior to Augustus’s reforms, when legions were raised, they were comprised almost entirely of Italian recruits. This was out of the question with this new standing army, and filling the ranks with Italians gave way to supplementing legions with local auxiliaries, then later integrating these Romanised locals into a legions structure proper.5 This action undertaken by Augustus seems to have had ramifications as the centuries progressed, with the percentage of Italian born recruits steadily dropping, to the point where by the time of Hadrian, there were almost not Italians serving in the legions. Augustus’s methods of recruiting elsewhere to support the strength of his legions became so successful that they became the primary method of filling the requirements of the Empires new professional
“…no more lonely than the loon in the pond that laughs so loud, or than Walden Pond itself…; no more lonely than a single mullein or dandelion in a pasture, or a bean leaf, or sorrel, or a horse-fly, or a bumblebee…; no more lonely than the Mill Brook, or a weathercock, or the north star, or the south wind, or an April shower, or a January thaw, or the first spider in a new house”
Part Two of the novel shifts the narrative perspective to that of the she-wolf. After the famine is over, the wolf pack separates, and the she-wolf and three males travel together, until one of the wolves, “One Eye,” kills the other two. The she-wolf and One Eye travel together, then, until it is time for her to settle down to give birth to her cubs. Another famine comes upon the land when the cubs are still young, and all of the cubs die—except one: a gray wolf cub. This gray wolf is the strongest and the most adventuresome of all the litter. Yet early in his life, he learns how to snare food and along with this ability, he learns the lesson of the wilderness—that is, “eat or be eaten, kill or be killed.”
It has been said that the wolf is one of the most voracious and horrifying animals that exist in nature today. But, in all reality, is that actually true? One is unable to make an assumption such as this without a firsthand experience, or so that is expressed in In The Shadow of a Rainbow and Never Cry Wolf. Authors Robert Franklin Leslie and Farley Mowat make every attempt to convey the true nature of the wolf throughout their journeys, as they prove claims falsely accusing wolves, with documented evidence of complete vigilance. These works of literary nonfiction effectively refute anti-wolf claims made within them through being dangerous to the wildlife, dangerous to humans, and viciousness.
The truth is the battle is about far more than wolves; it is about a lack of discussion and understanding between two entities, both with strong convictions about what is right - for themselves, their families, their communities, and for the wolves. Considering the battle fought over one Wolf and Coyote Derby, that conversation is nowhere near happening.
of the wolves and finds that they are more than the savage and merciless hunters
However, in 1995, a study consisting 16,625 young adults was conducted. Close to 10% of those participants admitted to using a tanning bed within the past year. Girls whose ages were between 15 and 18 were more likely to use tanning beds. The study also shows that those individuals who had friends that used tanning beds were more likely to engage in the usage of tanning beds. It can be concluded by researchers that girls do not consider the long-term effects and consequences of using a tanning bed. Various analysis proves that attitudes associated with tanning, such as the preference for tanned skin, having many friends who engage in using tanning beds, and the belief that getting sunburned is worth being able to be tan, were generally associated with inconsistent sunscreen use, more frequent sunburns, and increased use of tanning beds. The study’s findings suggest that many children are at a later risk of skin cancer because of suboptimal
The velites, were considered the entry class into the military, and consequently were the first used in battle. This infantry often consisted of the poorest soldiers, only given a small shield, cheap leather armor, and five javelins, which they had to buy themselves. When enemies would approach, they would be on the front lines of their army, and would quickly throw their pilum (throwing spears) to render enemy shields useless (Roman Empire Wars).
There are many political, economic, sociological causes to the growth and expansion of the Roman republic and later the Roman Empire, but one major factor of expansion that the Romans are most famous for is there Army. There Army was famous for their harsh discipline amongst their own ranks and there mercifulness brutality amongst their enemies. According to our text Roman warfare was characterized by great ferocity and the Roman pursuit of victory was relentless. The Romans had a pragmatic view towards atrocity and massacre that viewed almost any act as justifiable if it eased the path of victory (Goldsworthy 2000) p. 24. The hoplite phalanx which originated by the Greeks and later adopted by the Roman army, demanded great discipline and adherence to orders in order for this group of soldiers...
The Roman Army divided their troops into social classes. They were aligned based on their age, specialties and importance there was six major divisions. the Velites- they were made up of the juvenile and poorest of the male population of the Roman Republic. Hastati- they were wealthier than the Velites they made up the first line of the melee in the army. The Principe’s which were typically located on the second line of the infantry in the Roman Republic these men were strong and healthy.The Triarii was a group of men who were on the third
In Stage 3 the epigraph describes the students are choosing to reject the host culture and choosing to keep their wolf identification because they believe that wolf culture is far superior to human culture. The epigraph says that it is “common” that during this stage the students “reject the host culture” and “wonder how the people can live like they do” (p. 244). Students “may feel that their own culture’s lifestyle and customs are far superior to those of the host country” (p. 244). The students “withdraw into themselves” because they think wolf culture is more superior to the human culture (p. 244)
Carter, Angela. "The Company of Wolves." Folk and Fairy Tales. Eds. Martin Hallett and Barbara Karasek. 3rd Edition. Toronto: Broadview Press, 2002.
The wolf has often played an arguable role in people’s mind; however, in some cultures like the Native American one, the wolf is seen as a guide who can show humanity the way to get closer to their roots. In some other cultures, the wolf has been seen as the villain or as the wolf who tried to eat children or even as the one who is wearing a sheep suit to rule the real sheep to be able to eat them. However in indigenous or Native cultures, the wolf has been given a lot of great qualities. The wolf can be the pathfinder, way shower, and community builder, showing qualities like loyalty, protection, and companionship. The wolf has also been seen in the role of teacher, and healer. It is said that he can lead humans to discover their deep inner self and help them get closer to their spiritual totem. These aspect may be quite controversy to the stereotypical characteristics which were given to the wolf in some cultures. However, the power of the wolf stand still and the general public has become more open to the positive aspect and nature of this sumptuous animal. Today, it seems that one cannot go anywhere without seeing the emblem of the wolf on various items. People shall ask themselves, « Why is the wolf getting so popular? ». However, before discussing this hypothetical question in more details, let’s discuss the role of the wolf as it has evolved throughout history, beginning with its place in indigenous cultures.
In the last stanza, they ask how they will live without their dog. This only reinforces the fact that they are attached to this animal i...