1. The Poetry of Yeats
... "twilight" of life. Yeats' confinement within the metaphoric 'dry' 'woodland paths' of time and the seasons is contrasted with the mysteriously changeless swans. Their 'clamorous' movement is transformed into the circular imagery of "great broken rings" they metaphorically break ... free of time's constraints. The perpetual beauty and perfection of the "brilliant creatures" is further extended with the alliterative and sensual "bell beat" to create a sense of power to match their 'passion and conquest'. Since Yeats ... freedom, innocence and enthusiasm that is seen in...
- Word Count: 892
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Graduate