Ok, I have to answer questions on these 2 poems, and I can't figure them out...
The Golf Links Lie So Near The Mill by Sarah N. Cleghorn
The golf links lie so near the mill
That almost every day
The working children can look out
And see the men at play.
And the 2nd...
Earth by John Hall Wheelock
"A planet doesn't explode of itself," said drily
The Martian astronomer, gazing off into the air---
"That they were able to do it is proof that highly
Intelligent beings must have been living there."
Then the questions on them...
1. What emotions is the author striving to evoke through the first poem?
2. State the message of Wheelocck's poem directly in prose.
3. Explain how irony works.
So if you could PLEASE help me, I would really appreciate it!!!
Thanks!!!
1. What if you were a child (probably a poor child) working in a factory and you looked out a window and watched grown men playing, not working? How would you feel?
2. I'm not sure who "they" are. Do you know?
http://www.answers.com/irony
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/general/glossary.htm#i
what is the simbolic meaning of the poem EARTH
2. "THEY" are the humans of Earth. The implication is that astronomers on Mars noticed the nuclear destruction of planet earth. This poem was likely written before we knew that there was no intelligent life on mars. It's meant to convey a sense of irony that humanity's only contact with another intelligent species was the spectacle of a planetary suicide.
Certainly, I'd be happy to help you with your questions about these poems.
1. To understand the emotions the author is striving to evoke in the first poem, "The Golf Links Lie So Near The Mill" by Sarah N. Cleghorn, it's important to analyze the content and tone of the poem. The poem describes a scenario where working children at the mill can see men playing golf nearby. One possible emotion the author might be trying to evoke is a sense of injustice or inequality. The contrast between the leisurely activity of golf and the laborious work at the mill could highlight the disparities in social and economic status between the men playing golf and the working children. Another emotion the author might be striving to evoke is a sense of longing or frustration felt by the working children, who are unable to participate in leisure activities like the golfers. By juxtaposing these two contrasting scenes, the author prompts the reader to reflect on social class and its impact on access to leisure and opportunities.
2. "Earth" by John Hall Wheelock is a poem that touches upon the destruction of a planet and suggests the existence of intelligent beings who were responsible for it. To state the message of this poem directly in prose, one could say that the poem suggests that the ability of a planet to self-destruct implies the presence of highly intelligent beings who must have lived on that planet. The poem raises questions about the potential for self-destruction as a consequence of intelligence and technology, and the responsibility that comes with it.
3. Irony is a literary device that involves expressing a meaning or intention opposite to what is stated explicitly. Irony can be used in various ways, such as to create humor, challenge assumptions, or highlight contradictions. In the context of poetry, irony often adds depth and complexity to the themes and messages conveyed. It can also create a sense of irony in the reader as they perceive a contrast between what is expected and what is actually being communicated. To explain how irony works more practically, one way to identify irony in a poem is to look for discrepancies between what is said and what is meant, or between what is expected and what actually happens. In the context of these poems, you might examine the use of irony to convey social inequality and the surprise in the discovery of the destruction of a planet respectively.
I hope this helps you in analyzing and understanding these poems. If you have any further questions or need more clarification, feel free to ask!