The sound of "m" arches not unlike that of the formation of the letter, each hump is the arch of a wave. A ripple can be interpreted as disturbing, intruding on a once still and peaceful environment.
In John Donne's poem, "Death Be Not Proud", also known as Holy Sonnet X, many novel ideas are presented regarding death. This poem is very untypical in the views that are at hand pertaining to death, as it is uplifting and hopeful. Donne reveals death using traditional Christian doctrine, but at the same time writes from an individualistic point of view. This sonnet is a proclamation of victory over death.
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The main idea that Donne reveals about death revolves around the central paradox, "Death shall die". In using this statement, he uses personification to make Death appear living and breathing, which in turn reveals irony. In giving death mortal characteristics, Donne makes Death a non-powerful entity with many faults. He calls to death, "Die not, poor Death," in somewhat of a sarcastic tone, as Death will never understand this concept that Donne is trying to make.
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Another novel idea that is developed on the subject of death is that Death is not as "mighty and dreadful" as people make it out to be. Death should not be feared as much as it is because it itself is a slave. .
Thou"rt slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,.
And dost with poison, war and sickness dwell. .
In these lines, Donne is explaining how Death is a slave to chance and fate. In being a slave, one is bound to a master, is helpless, and lacking in free will. A slave during the time that this was written was perceived as one of the lowest classes and ranks. If Death is a slave, it is unable to manifest itself. It is not Death who has the power; it is simply Death being at the right place at the right time to make it appear as if Death is in control. Death is also held in bondage to kings and desperate men, as they can decide whether to take another's life, and it is not Death's decision but must comply anyways with their wishes.