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  • Discuss the underlying themes of the novel “A Tale of the Two Cities.”Discuss the underlying themes of the novel “A Tale of the Two Cities.” The theme stands for the central idea of any literary work. A group of themes such as the futility and meaninglessness of [...]
  • Mysticism in Yeats’ poetryMysticism in Yeats' poetry Mysticism is a well-known and recurring theme in the poetry of W.B. Yeats. Yeats reveals mystical and spiritual subjects throughout his literary career and draws inspiration from various esoteric and mystical traditions. [...]
  •  Analyze the symbols used by W.B.Yeats in his poems  Analyze the symbols used by W.B.Yeats in his poems  W.B. Yeats (1865-1939)  is known for his vast use of symbolism in his poetry. His symbols are unique and also aristocratic. His use of artistic symbols [...]
  • What Message Does Frost Convey Through his Poem “Mending Wall?”What message does Frost convey through his poem “Mending Wall?” [NU. 2018, 2021] ★★★ Robert Frost’s (1874-1963) “Mending Wall,” the first poem in his 1914 collection “North of Boston,” is one of his most celebrated [...]
  • How Does Dickinson Treat Immortality in Her Poems? How does Dickinson treat immortality in her poems? Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886) is a famous poet American poet. She often wrote about deep ideas, including the idea of living forever or immortality. In some [...]
  • How Does Dickinson Express Her Love in “Wild Nights! Wild Nights?” How does Dickinson express her love in “Wild Nights! Wild Nights?”  [NU. 2015] Emily Dickinson’s (1830 – 1886) poem "Wild Nights! Wild Nights!" (1891) beautifully expresses the intense and passionate feelings of love the speaker [...]
  • Write a Note on Whitman’s Use of Symbols. Write a note on Whitman’s use of symbols. Walt Whitman (1819-1892) is known for his powerful use of symbols in his poetry, especially in "O Captain! My Captain!" (1865) and "When Lilacs Last in the [...]
  • How does Whitman describe the lilac-blush?How does Whitman describe the lilac-blush? In the poem "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d"(1865), Walt Whitman (1819-1892)  uses the lilac bush as a powerful symbol of life, renewal, and memory. The lilac bush, [...]
  • What Picture of the American Civil WarWhat picture of the American Civil War do you get in the poem “When Lilacs Last in The Dooryard Bloom’d?” Walt Whitman's (1819-1892) poem "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" (1865) clearly describes the [...]
  • What Does the Poet Mean by ‘Our Fearful Trip is Done’?What does the poet mean by ‘Our fearful trip is done’?  In Walt Whitman's (1819-1892) poem "O Captain! My Captain!" (1865), the phrase "Our fearful trip is done" signifies the end of a challenging and [...]
  • How Does the Poet Express his Grief Over the Death of the Captain? How does the poet express his grief over the death of the captain? In Walt Whitman's (1819-1892) poem "O Captain! My Captain!"(1865), the poet expresses his deep grief over the death of the Captain. The [...]
  • Theme of the Poem “Road Not Taken.”Analyze the theme of the poem “Road Not Taken.” Robert Frost’s (1874-1963) poem “The Road Not Taken” (1915) analyzes choices and their consequences in life. The poem shows the importance of decisions. Two dividing paths [...]
  • The Liberal Attitude of Langston Hughes toward the AmericansDescribe the liberal attitude of Langston Hughes toward the Americans. [NU. 2015, 2019, 2021] ★★★ Langston Hughes (1901-1967) is a prominent African American poet. He was best-known for his liberal attitude toward America. His poetry [...]
  • The Socio-Political Conditions of America as the Background to Langston Hughes’ Writing PoetryDiscuss the socio-political conditions of America as the background to Langston Hughes’ writing poetry. Langston Hughes (1901-1967) is one of the most influential African American poets of the 20th century. He wrote during a time [...]
  • What Symbolic Elements Do You Find in the Poem of Langston HughesWhat is symbolism? What symbolic elements do you find in Langston Hughes's poem? Symbolism is the use of words or images to symbolize specific concepts, people, objects, or events. Langston Hughes (1901-1967) uses symbolism extensively [...]
  • How the Poet Feels they Lift the CoffinDescribe the mourners and how the poet feels they lift the coffin. Emily Dickinson's (1830 – 1886) "I Felt a Funeral, in My Brain" (1896) is the most celebrated poem. The poem creates a powerful [...]
  • How Long Will the Poet Continue Drinking Alcohol?How long will the poet continue drinking alcohol or nectar from nature? In Emily Dickinson’s (1830 – 1886) poem "I Taste a Liquor Never Brewed" (1861), the poet expresses her deep joy and endless love [...]
  • Wild Nights! Wild Nights as a Mystic PoemHow can “Wild Nights! Wild Nights” be considered a mystic poem? Or, Show the religious elements in this poem.  Emily Dickinson’s (1830 – 1886) poem “Wild Nights - Wild Nights!” (1891) is often viewed as [...]
  • Why was Warren unwilling to hire Silas anymore? Why was Warren unwilling to hire Silas anymore? Robert Frost's (1874-1963) poem “The Death of the Hired Man” was first published in his 1914 collection “North of Boston.” The poem details a tense conversation between [...]
  • What dramatic qualities do you find in the poem “The Death of The Hired Man?”What dramatic qualities do you find in the poem “The Death of The Hired Man?” Robert Frost’s (1874-1963) poem “The Death of the Hired Man,” included in his 1914 collection “North of Boston,”  is rich [...]
  • What Does the Speaker of “After Apple Picking” Foretell about His Dreams?What does the speaker of “After Apple Picking” foretell about his dreams?  [NU. 2015, 2019] Robert Frost’s (1874-1963) poem "After Apple-Picking" was published in his 1914 collection “North of Boston.” The poem is set after [...]
  • Similarities Between the Poet Himself and the Tree at His Window. Find out the similarities that exist between the poet himself and the tree at his window. Robert Frost's (1874-1963) poem "Tree at My Window" was published in his collection “West Running Brook” in 1928. In [...]
  • What is Frost’s Attitude toward Nature in “Tree at My Window?” What is Frost’s attitude toward nature in “Tree at My Window?” Robert Frost's (1874-1963) poem "Tree at My Window" was published in his collection West Running Brook” in 1928. In this poem, Robert Frost’s attitude [...]
  • Do You Think Langston Hughes is an Optimistic Poet? Do you think Langston Hughes is an optimistic poet? Langston Hughes (1901-1967) is often seen as an optimistic poet. Despite the harsh realities of racism and oppression, he frequently conveys hope for a better future. [...]
  • What Did Langston Hughes Learn from his Visit to the Rivers? What did Langston Hughes learn from his visit to the rivers?  [NU. 2015, 2018] ★★★ In Langston Hughes's (1901-1967) poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" (1921), the speaker reflects on his deep connection to ancient [...]
  • Write a short note on the ‘Harlem Renaissance’.Write a short note on the ‘Harlem Renaissance’. The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic movement in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s and early 1930s. It was during this period that African [...]
  • The Racial Inequality in the Poem “I, Too, Sing America.” Show the racial inequality in the poem “I, Too, Sing America.” Langston Hughes’s (1901-1967) poem “I, Too, Sing America” (1926) addresses the issue of racial inequality in America. Through the voice of the speaker, who [...]
  • “I am the darker brother,” Who Said This“I am the darker brother,” Who said this, and in which context? The line “I am the darker brother” is taken from Langston Hughes’ (1901-1967) poem “I, Too, Sing America” (1926). It is a powerful [...]
  • Short Note on King Alfred?Alfred the Great or King Alfred (847/849 - 899) is called the “father of English Prose”. He was the king of Wessex (871-886) and king of Anglo-Saxons (886-899). Alfred is renowned for his military successes, [...]
  • Major Themes in Emily Dickinson’s PoetryDiscuss the major themes in Emily Dickinson's poetry you have read. One of America's most celebrated poets, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), often wrote about themes that touched on the most profound aspects of human experience. Her [...]
  • Critically Analyze the Poem “I felt a Funeral in My Brain”Critically analyse the poem “I felt a Funeral in My Brain” by Emily Dickinson.  "I Felt a Funeral in My Brain"  (1896) by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) is a profound and unsettling poem. It deals with [...]
  • Dickinson As a Poet of NatureDiscuss Dickinson as a poet of nature.  A poet of nature is one who considers nature as his subject matter and inspiration. Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) was a renowned American poet. She explored profound themes of [...]
  • “O Captain! My Captain” as an Elegy.Examine “O Captain! My Captain” as an elegy.  An elegy is a poem that expresses sorrow or lamentation, usually for someone who has died. Elegies often has a solemn tone and explore themes of death, [...]
  • Whitman as a Mystic PoetWrite a note on Whitman as a mystic poet with special reference to his poem “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd.” A mystic poet explores spiritual truths and the more profound mysteries of existence [...]
  • Whitman as a Modern PoetConsider Whitman as a modern poet. Modernist poetry refers to poetry written between 1890 and 1950 in the tradition of modernist literature. Walt Whitman (1819-1892) is often considered a pioneering modern poet because of his [...]
  • Theme of Alienation in the Poems of Robert FrostDepict the theme of alienation in the poems of Robert Frost. [NU. 2006, 2011, 2013] The Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet Robert Frost’s (1874-1963) poetry often deals with the theme of alienation. Frost explores how individuals [...]
  • Frost as a poet of the common manEvaluate Frost as a poet of the common man. Robert Frost (1874-1963) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet. He is widely regarded as a poet of the common man, capturing the essence of everyday life. [...]