I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made:
Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee;
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evening full of the linnet's wings.
I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart's core.
In this poem to convey his message the author is using what method?
At first I thought it was symbolism because he is using this "innisfree" as a way to get away from it all, but then i thought he uses more imagery to convey his purpose than symbolism.
Imagery is correct ... and there's a little personification, too. Do you see it?
thanks! and is it in the last sentence "I hear it in the deep heart's core"?
No ... "for peace comes dropping slow"
Can peace literally "drop"?
But i thought personification is when something has human or animal characteristics?
In this poem, the author is primarily using imagery to convey his message. Imagery is the use of vivid and descriptive language to create sensory experiences for the reader. The poet describes the physical details of Innisfree, such as the small cabin made of clay and wattles, the nine bean-rows, and the hive for the honey-bees. These descriptions paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind, allowing them to imagine the peaceful and idyllic setting of Innisfree.
The poet also uses sensory details to describe the sense of peace and tranquility that he seeks at Innisfree. He talks about peace dropping slowly from the veils of the morning, the glimmer of midnight, the purple glow of noon, and the linnet's wings in the evening. These descriptions appeal to the senses and create a serene and calming atmosphere.
While symbolism can be seen in the poet's choice of Innisfree as a metaphorical place of peace and escape, imagery plays a more prominent role in conveying the poet's message. The vivid and sensory language used throughout the poem allows the reader to visualize and emotionally connect with the poet's desire for a peaceful retreat.