Poetry is a significant form of literature that has been around for centuries. Poetry often uses imagery, symbolism, metaphor, and mythology as a tool to convey meaning. Each genre can form the poem into something completely different than just words on a page. Themes in literature can include utilizing imagery, symbolism, or metaphor in literature to capture the life of a piece of art, yet all can be incorporated into mythology. The Online Etymology Dictionary defines imagery as “visually descriptive language”. In “The Idea of Detroit” by Jim Gustafson, he describes Detroit in a way that some people may not be able to see when visiting or perhaps living in the city. Detroit is a significant industrialized city serving as a major hub for
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In “Lady Lazarus” by Sylvia Plath, she captures the essence of death and suicide using symbolic meaning. In this poem Plath contextualizes her suicide attempts as a beautiful act. Plath is set out to relieve her suffering and the suffering that she is placing on those around her. She views herself as a higher power than God and Lucifer for surviving her attempts. Plath is viewing her struggles as a badge of honor. She feels that people should pay to see her scars and have the opportunity to be near her. Those that are suffering from mental illness and specifically have scars are ashamed, wanting to hide them in an effort to not be treated differently. Plath wants those around her to know of her attempts as well as being resurrected, being born again into a new life. She views herself as a phoenix that can rise out of the ashes, many …show more content…
Like mythology, fairy tales stem from a rich history of oral tradition and have been used to explain aspects of society and culture. “Disney’s Cinderella” by Tennessee Reed captures an older piece of literature and places the story into modern times. The story of Cinderella places her living with her ungrateful stepmother and stepsisters. She is the maid, caretaker, and slave to the women. In this story, Cinderella is accused of “stealing (a stepsisters) dark blue boot-cut jeans and white cotton blouse by Guess?” (Reed 320). The current story incorporates some of the brands that are popular amongst today’s
In “Lady Lazarus” by Sylvia Plath, she captures the essence of death and suicide using symbolic meaning. In this poem Plath contextualizes her suicide attempts as a beautiful act. Plath is set out to relieve her suffering and the suffering that she is placing on those around her. She views herself as a higher power than God and Lucifer for surviving her attempts. Plath is viewing her struggles as a badge of honor. She feels that people should pay to see her scars and have the opportunity to be near her. Those that are suffering from mental illness and specifically have scars are ashamed, wanting to hide them in an effort to not be treated differently. Plath wants those around her to know of her attempts as well as being resurrected, being born again into a new life. She views herself as a phoenix that can rise out of the ashes, many …show more content…
Like mythology, fairy tales stem from a rich history of oral tradition and have been used to explain aspects of society and culture. “Disney’s Cinderella” by Tennessee Reed captures an older piece of literature and places the story into modern times. The story of Cinderella places her living with her ungrateful stepmother and stepsisters. She is the maid, caretaker, and slave to the women. In this story, Cinderella is accused of “stealing (a stepsisters) dark blue boot-cut jeans and white cotton blouse by Guess?” (Reed 320). The current story incorporates some of the brands that are popular amongst today’s