What in me is dark
Illumin, what is low raise and support;
That to the highth of this great Argument
I may assert Eternal Providence,
And justifie the wayes of God to men.
John Milton

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

American Lit: More Whitman

Hello class,

Greetings. Here are the two Walt Whitman poems for this week's homework. Remember to look for the symbols in "Lilacs" (you won't have to look too hard) and try to figure out what each symbolizes. This should help in understanding the poem.

Remember also that you should print both of these poems out to bring to class. I'll see you there!

"O Captain! My Captain!"
"When Lilacs Last in the Door-yard Bloom'd"

One more thing: don't forget to think about which poem by Whitman or Dickinson you would like to choose for your notecard poem report. It's coming up soon!

~Mrs. Stewart

2 comments:

  1. You have to admit, Walt Whitman is really - [synonym for really awesome].

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  2. And Thoreau is even more so . . .

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