Analysis Of The Poem Easter Wings - 1030 Words

Amethzary Monroy ENG213 Explication Paper Final Draft November 18, 2015 Easter Wings George Herbert was a poet who characterized his poems by a deep religious devotion, verbal precision, musical swiftness, and clever use of vanity. In his poem Easter Wings, he manages to explain in simple and moving language some of the most complex ideas in all of Christian thought. To give even a broader idea of the poem, he purposely shaped his poem into the shape of bird wings. Thus, he uses imagery to show what he is telling through his poem, making it a visual poem. Giving the poem form, it allows Herbert to revitalization poetry into a montage experience that engages both the brain and the eyes. Revolving this poem into the theme of death and sin, the shape enhances the message. Along with visual imagery, Herbert also uses vast sum of mental imagery so new realities and senses can be found with each reading. He explains his wish to fly with Christ as a result of Jesus’ sacrifice, death and resurrection. Herbert creates a ten line, two stanza poem that expo ses the misery of sin and the ability of God’s love. The argument is easily explained with the help of Herbert’s address to the â€Å"Lord† in the initial line of the first stanza in the original text. The poem is actually a work within a work with many hidden meanings and suggestions. In the second half of each stanza, Herbert asks to rise up with the resurrected Christ and celebrate Easter s victory over death. Meanwhile, heShow MoreRelatedAnalysis Of The Poem Easter Wings By George Herbert947 Words   |  4 PagesReligious is a strong topic because many people accept it and others do not. Beliefs are very important in the life of several human beings and people enjoy expressing them. The poem, â€Å"Easter Wings,† illustrates the life of the first man on Earth, Adam, and the present life of George Herbert, the author, in 1633. 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