In his poetry which he wrote during his time in jail, Breyten Breytenbach shows that his wife and his love for her had a tremendous influence on his survival under the physically and emotionally harsh conditions of prison.
The thought of his wife allowed Breyten Breytenbach to escape from the horrors of his surroundings in prison and gave him psychological freedom; word from her let him escape into a world of space, peace and freedom created for him in her letters, memories of being together with his wife transported him psychologically to another time and place where he had been free.
Breytenbach’s poem your letter is delightful… shows the important role that his wife plays in his life. She is his “God”, for even as God’s powers become useless in the chaotic world around him, she is able to bring him joy and hope and free his mind. Breytenbach compares his wife to God in this poem by using biblical allusions.
The letter from his wife is “…lighter than the thoughts of a flower when the dream is the earth of a garden…” She brings light into his world, just as God brings light to the world at the beginning of time. With her letter comes images of light, of freedom, of joy. The “earth of a garden” brings to mind the garden of Eden, a paradise, to where Breytenbach can escape from reality. His wife also brings “word from the outside”, and in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God.
The poem contains many allusions to Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd”, which reinforces this role of Breytenbach’s wife. “…allow me to live in your letter / all the days of my life” is an allusion to the part of Psalm 23 “…and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord throughout the years to come”. Her letter creates a safe place for Breytenbach to mentally escape to, and he would like to be able to stay in that place, away from reality, from prison, for all the days of his life.
Breytenbach’s wife needs to replace God in Breytenbach’s life because God seems to have forsaken him. “I slept in green pastures” is an allusion to Psalm 23, but “sleep” is used in the past tense, emphasising that the peace that God gave him is no longer his. “the table before me, in the presence of my enemies, / is bare; I have ash on my head, my cup is empty…” is another biblical allusion, but in Psalm 23, God has furnished his table and anointed his head with oil, and the cup overflows.
Emily Dickinson, a transcendentalist author, demonstrates how settings away from society and technology are representations for virtue and individuality. In her poem Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church she writes about how she stays home on Sundays saying, “I keep it, staying at Home/–With a Bobolink for a Chorister/–And an Orchard, for a Dome” (Some Keep the Sabbath going to Church). Dickinson uses objects of nature such as birds and flowers to convey that she loves nature so much she stays away from society. She basks in her natural haven far from a massive stone cathedral and an orthodox way of life. She is at peace in nature but more importantly she follows her own beliefs and ideas, exhibiting her independence. In Ken Kesey’s writing, one such example of a character who prospers greatly in nature is Billy Bibbit, the stuttering patient from Nurse Ratched’s ward. Throughout the first half of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Bibbit fails to show any genuine feelings other than fear due to the immense control the nurse has over his life. However, he finds courage on the expansive open ocean. When on the boat trip there is “a fuss as to who'd be the three that braved that [storm] without [life]jackets... Everybody was kind of surprised [when] Billy...volunteered...and helped the girl right into [his]” (252). Bibbit acts like a hero on the stormy seas, a far different
A connection can be drawn among the stories listed above regarding women who live as prisoners. Beatrice, of Rappaccini's Daughter, is confined to a garden because of her father's love of science, and she becomes the pawn to several men's egos. The woman of The Yellow Wallpaper is trapped by her own family's idea of how she should conduct herself, because her mood and habit of writing are not "normal" to them. Sethe, of Beloved, carries the burden of her past and also the past of all slaves. She is unwelcome in her community and a prisoner in her own home, where she is forced to confront these memories of slavery. All three of these women are viewed by society as crazy, evil, or both. The "prisons" in which these women live are constructed by their family, their history, or even themselves.
Throughout the world, most people believe in some type of god or gods, and the majority of them understand God as all-good, all-knowing (omniscient), and all-powerful (omnipotent). However, there is a major objection to the latter belief: the “problem of evil” (P.O.E.) argument. According to this theory, God’s existence is unlikely, if not illogical, because a good, omniscient, and omnipotent being would not allow unnecessary suffering, of which there are enormous amounts.
Peoples’ personal life experiences usually affect the topic of their work. John Keats was a famous poet who grew up in an idyllic life until tragedy continuously stroked until his death at twenty-five years old. At eight years old, his father died in a tragic riding accident. Six years later, his mother died of tuberculosis (TB). In the midst of his troubles, his teacher strongly encouraged his reading and literacy ambitions. Living next to an insane asylum, Keats eventually started to develop physical and emotional problems. Diagnosed with TB, Keats helplessly watched his beloved brother die from the final stages of the same disease. Furthermore, he was unable to marry his fiancée, Fanny Brawne. Drawing from his individual experiences, Keats wrote very vividly about the pains and suffering he was going through. He expressed his unfulfillment as a writer, his love and struggles, the fleetingness of life and happiness, and his inner conflicts. Jack Stillinger writes, “It is this combined experience of suffering, death, and love all at once, against a background of serious conversation, reading, and thinking, that accounts for Keats's sudden rise to excellence in his poetry” (qtd. in Everett). All of Keats’s life experiences combined to make works of arts that could only be inspired by individual human experiences. John Keats’s background directly affects the topic of his works in order to realistically articulate his feelings in poetic form.
Brooks concludes the poem by explaining how Sadie's children receive an incredible gift of vitality from her. Sadie's daughters lead lives that are guided by their mother's example rather than by the restraints of society. Then there is Maud, "a thin brown mouse," "living all alone / in this old house" (18-20). Brooks uses this image of solitude to convey her message one last time. By doing only what society expects--by going to college and living a "respectable" life that is free of risk--one is likely to become unhappy and ultimately to die alone.
“Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem” (Donahue). Suicide is a growing problem in our society, especially for teens. Teens have come to a point in life believing there is no escape, no matter how bad the problem. Teens struggling with depression fail to understand what is really happening, and what depression could be leading to. Suicide is now the third leading cause of death for 15 - 24 year olds in the United States. Causes leading to suicide could be, depression, bullying, or even just feeling out of place. We can all help to prevent suicide. Educate yourself and others, motivate to make a change, stop bullying, and openly talk about the problem. Simply by doing things like this you could start a revolution and save millions of lives.
...for another man, and he still loved her with all his heart, that shows how much passion he had in his life. He transferred this passion throughout all of his work. This passion in my opinion is what made his poems as good as they are. Without that passion, and how devoted he gets to people and things, he never would have been as successful of a poet as he was, and still is to this day.
...s the theme of family. For example, when you truly love someone in your family, you make sure that you show them you truly love them by not only giving them a hug but also telling them that you love them. I can relate to this situation because whenever I notice that my mom is feeling down, I make sure that I tell her that I love her and she is the best mom in the world. Another theme that is present in this poem that I can relate with my life is the theme of mortality. For example, the man is obsessed with not only how but also why Annabel died. I can relate to the man in this situation because after my mom’s dog passed away about nine or ten years ago I was wondering for the longest time why she had to pass away. She wasn’t always the nicest dog, but I still loved her anyways. This poem celebrates the child-like emotions with the ideals of the Romantic era.
Teen suicide can result from a number of scenarios. When you hear of teens who commit suicide, a lot of people would think it's due to the most common cases which are unhappiness or depression. But in fact, there are different factors to what causes suicide. For an example, as stated in the article Teen Suicide from Kids Health, teens attempt suicide for multiple reasons. These reasons revolve around psychological problems such as anxiety, bipolar disorders, or drug abuse or even dealing with bisexuality or homosexuality in an unsupportive family or hostile school environment. The individuals who usually face th...
In spite of the fact that she composes the verse, clearly, the lyric is a great deal more convoluted than it at first appears. It offers many intriguing bits of knowledge into the part of the female artist, her brain science, and the verifiable setting of the work. Bradstreet composed the lyric in measured rhyming. The lyric communicates Bradstreet 's emotions about her brother by marriage distribution of some of her sonnets in 1650, which she didn 't know about until the volume was discharged. Utilizing the allegory of parenthood, she depicts the book as her youngster. Like a defensive mother, she noticed that the volume was "sick formed" and grabbed far from her before it was prepared for freedom. The "companions" who took it were "less astute than genuine," implying that while their activities were imprudent, these individuals absolutely did not have malignant goals. Since the work has been distributed without giving the artist time to redress any blunders, it is out on the planet while it is back in her grasp. At initially, she depicts the recently bound volume as "maddening in my sight," not able to overlook the blemishes she wished she had the chance to address. She wishes she could show her work in its best form yet that is presently inconceivable - she portrays washing its face yet at the same time observing soil and stamps. Be that as it may, the artist can 't resist the
The Wife's Lament, A poem with so many angles it becomes overwhelming yet powerful at the same time. The sorrow, passion and strength was so powerful making my mind open and wander in thought of how the poem displayed feelings I have experienced in my life. A female must have been the one create such deep and passionate work, "How often we swore that nothing but death should ever divide us; that is all changed now; or friendship is as if it had never been"(20). Sharing heart break and trying to teach others about love or how hurtful it can be,"Grief goes side by side with those who suffer longing for a loved one",(51) shows great strength yet sorrow at the same time. I was surprised that when i finished reading I wished there was
In his poems, Masters used free verse patterns to make his subjects seem more natural. There are really no historical or literary allusions in this poem. Although she barely includes any similes or metaphors in her poem, there are a few. Lucinda says at the end of the poem ?Life is too strong for you?It takes life to love Life?. Lucinda has a very satisfied tone, which means that she was very happy with her life. By saying that, she is relating that she was very satisfied and happy with her life.
To be brief, teen suicide is a major problem and should be taken seriously as it can be prevented. Adolescent suicide can be prevented if parents act as role models and teach effective ways to solve problems and cope with stress. Parents should also communicate openly with their teens about the problems in their lives. As has been mentioned, physical and emotional warning signs should be watched for as to indicate suicidal thoughts. In addition, adolescents who have psychological conditions or a substance abuse problem are at higher risks for suicidal tendencies. Furthermore, treatments for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts are antidepressants or attending a group counseling session. All in all, suicide is a major factor especially among adolescents and needs to be addressed immediately. (“Teen Suicide” 6).
Suicide is the act of killing yourself because you do not want to continue living. It is done voluntarily and intentionally. It’s becoming a major global public health issue with almost 1 million people committing suicide each year (Suicide Data, 2010a). Suicide is a serious mental health problem affecting the lives of young adults. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24. During the past few decades, the number of adolescent deaths from suicide in the United States has increased significantly. “In 1997, there were 4186 suicides among people 15 to 24 years old, 1802 suicides among those 15 to 19 years old, and 2384 among those 20 to 24 years
The reasons why people choose suicide over resolving tangled problems are complex. However, one big cause of suicide is the feeling of helplessness that one feels after going through rough phases in life. Helplessness usually leads to depression that can further lead to suicide. Some may feel unloved and victimized in a way that triggers their thoughts of suicide. For some other helpless individuals, suicide seems to be the only option left that they should take in order to escape from what was going on. They may regard suicide as some sort of an “escapade”. In addition, suicide enables them to get relief from awful feelings like frustration and rejection. Besides, teenagers who committed suicide or planned to do so were most likely to be under pressure or stressed out due t...