... poems. It is his ability to reach through his poems both the ordinary man and also a more literary audience that makes his poetry universally admired. Another way that Frost unlike other more flashily literary writers does not alienate his audience is that his poems are written in 'simple' English, the language ... in the fact that he uses simple language to portray seemingly simple tales that in fact contain complex themes, and his mixing of complex theoretical poetry techniques with this simple writing style that makes his work appeal to readers of all levels. In his poem Acquainted wit...

• Word Count: 1694
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... on one's duties. There seems to be an imaginary wall that separates these two polar characters, a wall alike to the one mentioned in Robert Frost's poem "Mending Wall." In both literary works, two individuals exist, each on opposite sides of the wall, to symbolize their different outlooks on life. On one side of the wall is the individual who seeks to ... wall in "Mending Wall," is similar to the imaginary wall that separates Holmes's and Watson's polar views on life, and helps to show a link to both literary works. Sherlock Holmes uses innovative and unique techniques in solving crime ...

• Word Count: 1338
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... fact neither of them really know each other. This just enhances the reader's understanding of their differences. Layfayette wants to be Dr. Magoon's friend and uses very forward and unrealistic techniques to express this. But the doctor is extremely subdued, and he doesn't respond to Layfayette's irony. Furthermore, there is a constant usage of the word arfraid in this poem. They fear ... initial light conveys a possibilty of a relationship forming, just as the open doors, but when there's darkness at the end, fear and the unknown are made quite obvious. The use of literary techniques c...

• Word Count: 2189
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School