What is the allusion of this poem??
FIREBIRD
nothing prepares us for brilliant
entrance of creature of fantasy
or object of enchantment
useless to resist its allure
always takes unawares
drawn to its fiery nature
is instantly smitten
inflames
irresistibly
soul’s taken to pyre
heart reduces
to ashes:
hence Icarus’ fate
and the tale of Phoenix
I believe it's;
hence Icarus' fate.
I think I remember this from last year's literature, but just in case, I checked a definition:
The definition of an allusion is a reference to, or representation of, a place, event, literary work, myth, or work of art. (from wiki)
Hope that helps!:)
Another allusion is to the tale of Phoenix, a mythical bird that arose from the ashes of a fire.
What is the allusion about the meaning??
The poem has several references to fire and ashes. Check a dictionary for the meaning of pyre.
This site about the phoenix will also help you.
http://www.mythicalrealm.com/creatures/phoenix.html
The allusion in this poem is to the mythological creatures of Icarus and the Phoenix. An allusion is a reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature that the author expects the reader to be familiar with. In this case, the poet is making a comparison between the creature being described in the poem and the legendary figures of Icarus and the Phoenix.
To understand the allusion, it is helpful to be familiar with the stories of Icarus and the Phoenix. Icarus was a character from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, resulting in his downfall. The Phoenix, also from mythology, is a bird that is cyclically reborn from its own ashes, symbolizing renewal and resurrection.
In the context of the poem, the poet describes the entrance of a creature or object of enchantment that is irresistible and captivating. The reference to Icarus and the Phoenix suggests that the allure of this creature is so intense that it can lead to a fate similar to Icarus, where the soul is consumed like a pyre and the heart turns to ashes. The poet uses the allusion to convey the overwhelming and destructive power of this enchanting entity.