Prompt 2: The poems in this unit share a theme of love - love of self, love of family, love of country, and love of a significant other. After deciding what kind of love is being addressed in each poem, compare and contrast how two of the poems treat the subject of love. Provide sensory details that the poets use to support your examples.
In the poems "The Gift Outright" by Robert Frost and "A Song of Success" by Walt Whitman, the theme of love of country is addressed. In both poems, the poets express their deep affection and attachment to their homeland, although they approach it from different angles.
In "The Gift Outright," Robert Frost portrays love of country as a duty and a commitment. He describes the land as something that needs to be earned and claimed through hard work and sacrifice. Frost writes, "The land was ours before we were the land's." This line emphasizes the sense of ownership and responsibility that comes with love of country. The sensory details Frost uses, such as "snow falling and night falling fast" and "trees in the summertime" evoke images of the changing seasons and the beauty of nature, creating a nostalgic and heartfelt tone.
On the other hand, Walt Whitman's "A Song of Success" approaches love of country with a sense of triumph and enthusiasm. He celebrates the achievements of the United States and the progress it has made throughout history. Whitman uses vivid sensory details like "the thunderous waves of the tides," "the bursting shells at night," and "the shouting and the curious sound of the crowds" to immerse the reader in the grandeur and energy of the nation's growth. His love of country is portrayed as something expansive and exuberant.
While both poems express love of country, Frost's "The Gift Outright" focuses on the responsibilities associated with this love, while Whitman's "A Song of Success" celebrates the nation's achievements with enthusiasm. The sensory details used by the poets help to enhance the reader's emotional connection to their respective poems and deepen their understanding of the themes of love and patriotism explored by each poet.
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Choose one of the following two prompts.
1. "I am a citizen of the world" is a key line in the story When Greek Meets Greek." Compare and contrast how this line relates to the events of "When Greek Meets Greek" and another selection in this unit.
2. The poems in this unit share a theme of love love of self, love of family, love of country, and love of a significant other. After deciding what kind of love is being addressed in each poem, compare and contrast how two of the poems treat the subject of love. Provide sensory details that the poets use to support your examples
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