Can i please get the analysis of the poem "Horses" by Edwin Muir? This should not, however, be confused with another of his poems "The Horses". Thank you.
"get the analysis"? What does that mean? You are supposed to write an analysis, but you want to find one online and copy/paste? Or what?
Here are some excellent webpages that will teach you how to do your own analysis. Follow the steps carefully, and the post what you come up with. Someone here will be happy to critique your work.
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/specific-writing-assignments/poetry-explications
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/markport/best/study/poetry.htm
I'm sort of a newbie at poetry analysis and i need guidance on this particular poem because I can't find it anywhere on the internet. Will check out these links though, but please help.
The first of the two links is the clearest to follow, but there are ideas in the second link that you should think about, too.
Post what you come up with, and we'll be able to help.
I've understood from that the first two stanzas of the poem talk about the writer's childhood memories of the plough horses on his father's farm and how, being a young boy of maybe four or five years old, saw them as giant and mysterious creatures and feared them greatly. He also compared the movements of the horses' hooves to the up and down movements of pistons in an ancient mill, relating them to child labor in those industrial times. I don't really understand the following lines, but get that the fifth stanza contain words that have to do with fire - "warm and glowing with mysterious fire that lit..." and add to the danger and mystery he saw in the horses at that tender age. Apart from this i don't understand the poem. My assignment in school dwells on mainly the language of the poem.
please give me notes and study guides for edwin muir's poem horses
Sure! To analyze the poem "Horses" by Edwin Muir, there are a few steps you can take:
1. Read the poem: Begin by reading the poem carefully and making note of any initial thoughts or observations you may have. Pay attention to the language, tone, imagery, and overall structure of the poem.
2. Understand the context: Research the background of the poet, Edwin Muir, and try to understand the historical and cultural context in which the poem was written. This can provide insights into the themes and ideas expressed in the poem.
3. Identify the central themes: Look for recurring ideas or messages within the poem. In "Horses," some possible themes could be the loss of innocence, the contrast between nature and industrialization, or the power of the human-animal connection.
4. Analyze the language and imagery: Pay close attention to the specific language choices and imagery used by the poet. Look for metaphors, similes, personification, symbols, and any other literary devices that contribute to the overall meaning and tone of the poem. Consider how these elements enhance the themes you identified earlier.
5. Consider the structure and form: Analyze the structure of the poem. Look for patterns in the rhyme scheme, meter, or line breaks. Consider how these structural choices affect the overall impact of the poem and contribute to its meaning.
6. Find supporting evidence: As you analyze the poem, be sure to find specific lines or stanzas that support your interpretations. This can help provide evidence for your analysis and make your arguments stronger.
Remember, poetry analysis is subjective, and different interpretations are possible. Take your time, explore different ideas, and support your analysis with evidence from the text. Good luck!