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Compare the poems by Szymborska and Milosz read over the course of this unit. All are important twentieth century writers addressing a similar theme: death. Which poet addresses it in terms of the times he lived in (and its threat of fascism), and which addresses it in a more personal way? Characterize each poet’s treatment of this theme, citing evidence from the poems.
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Both Szymborska and Milosz explore the theme of death in their poems, but they approach it from different perspectives. Milosz addresses death in terms of the times he lived in and its threat of fascism. In his poem "A Song on the End of the World," Milosz describes a world torn apart by war and violence, where death is a constant presence. He paints a bleak picture of a society on the verge of collapse, emphasizing the brutality and destruction caused by fascism. Szymborska, on the other hand, addresses death in a more personal way. In her poem "No Title Required," she contemplates the inevitability and unpredictability of death. She muses on the various ways in which death claims its victims, from accidents to illnesses, highlighting the universal nature of mortality. While Milosz looks at death from a societal perspective, Szymborska focuses on the individual experience, capturing the fear and uncertainty that comes with the knowledge of our own mortality.