1. Poems by Philip Larkin
... of words in this stanza highlights the point he makes, as the fact that we are all doomed to die is "so permanent", "blank and true." However, Larkin contrasts this idea of death as being permanent and blank by characterizing the "poor soul." The irony here is that if there is nothing beyond death then there is no ... ...
- Word Count: 1545
- Approx Pages: 6