The section in the Language of Literature text entitled "from The Exeter Book" includes three poems requiring analysis. Write a specific and thoughtful response to each posting using standard English. Only complete paragraphs will be posted.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Poetry Analysis
Why do you think the seafarer tells about his life and its hardships?
The seafarer shares his experiences, painful as they are, so that other people can understand what he does and why he continues to do it, as well as show that his experiences have given him insights on living that not everyone else may have. He is well aware that the trappings of 'civilized' life are capable of helping people to forget just how much their lives depend on God; on the sea, where life and death are more or less close followers of one another, the pretenses are stripped away and the true nature of existence comes forward, and to present that view in the hopes of enlightening others, he tells his story.
The seafarer shared his experiences to help others understand the true meaning behind his journey's. Even though it may seem foolish to travel overseas for years all by yourself, but there was a much deeper meaning. The seafarer still beleived that God was with him and had a plan for his life. That is what he is trying to get through to the reader. That you can still depend on God, no matter where you are or what situation you are in.
The seafarer shares his hardships and life stories to encourage others to apprciate and enjoy what they have. Many people are blessed with family, friends, and countless neccessities that they take for granted each day. The seafarer explains that he used to have such things as well, but they didn't last due to the death of his friends. By explaining the internal torture he is experiencing, he will hoprfully persuade his audiance to appreciate what they have because you will not have it forever.
The reasons varie for the seafarer telling about his life and its hardships. He tells about his hardships to show that life and everything that it deals with isn't going to be perfect. Its also essential to show the effects certain situations have on ones life and meantal state. It also shows that you should be able to cope with your life and the hardships that comes with it, despite the ins and outs of the various situations. Thats why the seafarer explains his life and it's hardships.
The Seafarer wrote that he was at sea for a very, very long time, alone. That being said, there is not much one man can do by himself on after he has completed his daily duties on the ship. He was bored. All he could do was write. At that time what he knew the most was himself if he was alone at sea all the time, therefore he could write all about his life and hardships. His writing would instantly give him pleasure knowing that in the future others could understand his pain and learn from the lessons that he is trying to teach.
The Seafarer tells the reader about his life and his hardships to give a synopsis of what he has been through his many years on the sea. Mainly because he probably wants them to understand what he does, how he does it and why he continues to do it. Also, to give examples of certain events in his timeline that have had a major effect on him emotionally and mentally. Additionally, he mentions that though someone may not know their fate and might become fearful, they should keep trust in their higher power(s). And allow themselves to be guided where they may.
The seafarer tells of his life and hardships because he desires simply to impart wisdom gained to future generations. The hardships that the seafarer suffers teach him many significant truths about life and faith. He begins to recognize what truly is valuable and assures himself that such truths will become common knowledge by sharing them.
The seafarer most likely wrote about his life and hardships because he knows that he could die any day. He probably wanted to pass on a memoir to let anyone who finds it know how his life was, why he decided to live at sea, and how the hardships of life at sea effected him. In reading this memoir, the wanderer hopes that the reader will realize what he has; that when all else is stripped away, one should always keep faith in their religion.
The seafarer tells about his life and hardships to make us appreciate our daily struggles, because there's someone out there that has it worse, than we do. He wants us to understand what he has gone through, in order to prevent it from happening to us.
One could say that the seafarer shares his hardships so that others can learn from his past. the seafarer seems to lament a preceding act of which he cannot take back. one believes that the seafarer shares in order to deter others from straying from their set path.
The seafarer shares his experiences, painful as they are, so that other people can understand what he does and why he continues to do it, as well as show that his experiences have given him insights on living that not everyone else may have. He is well aware that the trappings of 'civilized' life are capable of helping people to forget just how much their lives depend on God; on the sea, where life and death are more or less close followers of one another, the pretenses are stripped away and the true nature of existence comes forward, and to present that view in the hopes of enlightening others, he tells his story.
ReplyDeleteThe seafarer shared his experiences to help others understand the true meaning behind his journey's. Even though it may seem foolish to travel overseas for years all by yourself, but there was a much deeper meaning. The seafarer still beleived that God was with him and had a plan for his life. That is what he is trying to get through to the reader. That you can still depend on God, no matter where you are or what situation you are in.
ReplyDeleteThe seafarer shares his hardships and life stories to encourage others to apprciate and enjoy what they have. Many people are blessed with family, friends, and countless neccessities that they take for granted each day. The seafarer explains that he used to have such things as well, but they didn't last due to the death of his friends. By explaining the internal torture he is experiencing, he will hoprfully persuade his audiance to appreciate what they have because you will not have it forever.
ReplyDeleteThe reasons varie for the seafarer telling about his life and its hardships. He tells about his hardships to show that life and everything that it deals with isn't going to be perfect. Its also essential to show the effects certain situations have on ones life and meantal state. It also shows that you should be able to cope with your life and the hardships that comes with it, despite the ins and outs of the various situations. Thats why the seafarer explains his life and it's hardships.
ReplyDeleteThe Seafarer wrote that he was at sea for a very, very long time, alone. That being said, there is not much one man can do by himself on after he has completed his daily duties on the ship. He was bored. All he could do was write. At that time what he knew the most was himself if he was alone at sea all the time, therefore he could write all about his life and hardships. His writing would instantly give him pleasure knowing that in the future others could understand his pain and learn from the lessons that he is trying to teach.
ReplyDeleteThe Seafarer tells the reader about his life and his hardships to give a synopsis of what he has been through his many years on the sea. Mainly because he probably wants them to understand what he does, how he does it and why he continues to do it. Also, to give examples of certain events in his timeline that have had a major effect on him emotionally and mentally. Additionally, he mentions that though someone may not know their fate and might become fearful, they should keep trust in their higher power(s). And allow themselves to be guided where they may.
ReplyDeleteThe seafarer tells of his life and hardships because he desires simply to impart wisdom gained to future generations. The hardships that the seafarer suffers teach him many significant truths about life and faith. He begins to recognize what truly is valuable and assures himself that such truths will become common knowledge by sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThe seafarer most likely wrote about his life and hardships because he knows that he could die any day. He probably wanted to pass on a memoir to let anyone who finds it know how his life was, why he decided to live at sea, and how the hardships of life at sea effected him. In reading this memoir, the wanderer hopes that the reader will realize what he has; that when all else is stripped away, one should always keep faith in their religion.
ReplyDeleteThe seafarer tells about his life and hardships to make us appreciate our daily struggles, because there's someone out there that has it worse, than we do. He wants us to understand what he has gone through, in order to prevent it from happening to us.
ReplyDeleteOne could say that the seafarer shares his hardships so that others can learn from his past. the seafarer seems to lament a preceding act of which he cannot take back. one believes that the seafarer shares in order to deter others from straying from their set path.
ReplyDelete