1. Art in the Modern World
Each day nature teases him into thinking he can gain an unattainable freedom. Granted, when the lights go out and the park is closed he does gain momentary autonomy, but each morning he is condemned to face more misery. ... By doing so in such artistic fashion, Auden is able to temporarily restore understanding to the modern world. ... Auden's poem, through clever use of language, tackles the absurdity of human suffering and re-establishes some understanding in an otherwise fragmented world. ... In doing so, the reader is able to gain perspective on what suffering means and perhaps...
- Word Count: 1641
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: Undergraduate