I think we need to talk about the 'in what ways' questions.
There are three implied areas of investigation here.
- Attitudes toward / of topic
- Similarities / echoes of topic (atmosphere)
- Implications of intended reader response
In the first one, we're looking at how the poet is trying to express the feeling / theme / topic itself. This should involve noting the effects of multiple language features expressing the mood of the content.
In the second, you should explore how the concrete aspects of the poem's structure echo or mimic the message / content.
Finally, we look at historical context and speaker voice - are they being sarcastic? Zealous? Somber and reflective? Does this tone of voice contrast or support the message of the text?
Obviously we do not repeat points. If you find more than one aspect of the poem that makes the same point, group them into a single paragraph. Use the BEST points, not EVERY point - and provide evidence.
Let me know if you have any questions on this.
- T. Marcus
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