For your CBA you will choose a work we read this semester and you will be talking about the following:
Explaining what you read in simple terms/ an overview.
Explaining the major themes or values shown in the work you picked.
Explaining how the historical context influenced the work - or how the time and place the work was written had an effect on it.
Is the work still relevant to modern times - or why do we still read this?
William blake
The tyger
The lamb
The chimney sweeper
Wordsworth
Sonnet the world is to much with us
I wandered lonley as a cloud
Coolridge
Coolridge samuel taylor
The rime of ancient mariner
Kubla khan the rime of the ancient mariner
Lord bryon
For music
Stanza and meter
Percy dhelly
Odento the west wind
To a sky lark
John keats
On first looking into chapmans homer
When I have fears that I may cease to be
Ode in a grecian urn
Jane austen
Pride and prejudice
Mary shelly
frankenstein
For my CBA, I chose to discuss the poem "The Tyger" by William Blake. In simple terms, the poem is about the creation of a tiger and the awe and wonder it inspires due to its fierce and beautiful nature.
One major theme in "The Tyger" is the concept of creation and the power of nature. The poem explores the paradox of how something so fearsome and powerful could be created by a benevolent and loving creator. It also delves into the idea of the dual nature of humanity, representing both good and evil.
The historical context in which Blake wrote the poem was during the Romantic era, a time of great social and political change. This influenced the work by emphasizing the importance of nature and the individual's relationship to it. The poem reflects the Romantic belief in the power and beauty of the natural world.
"The Tyger" is still relevant to modern times because it explores timeless themes such as the mystery of creation, the power of nature, and the complexities of human existence. The poem continues to resonate with readers due to its exploration of universal emotions and experiences. Additionally, its rich symbolism and vivid imagery make it a timeless piece of literature that continues to be studied and appreciated today.