Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Fifth Posting
John Keats is a very interesting poet for one reason being that he was so young. Keats really didn't get to experience life as much as most people do because he died at age 25. Keats had a difficult childhood. His father died in an accident when he was nine and his mother left her kids for four years. Keats was close to his mother and she died after he nursed her illness when he was fourteen. I thought it was awesome that he survived through all of this and more as a child. I enjoyed some of Keats poetry. "Ode on Melancholy" is a sad poem. This poem basically is tell the reader how to deal with melancholy or sadness when it hits you and how it feels. This poem is very touching mainly for the fact that it was written by such a young poet. I also liked "Bright Star" it is very easy to relate to. I think we all look at the stars from time to time and realize how amazing they truly are. Keats is an amazing person. I really thought that his childhood story was touching. He was a great poet especially seeing as he didn't have as much schooling as other poets that we have already read.
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Krista,
OK start on your comments of Keats. I like the way you focus on two of his poems. Your discussion of them needs much more support and development, though. You ought to quote and analyze specific examples from the poems, and discuss what those passages contribute to the overall meaning of the poems or to an understanding of the author.
I enjoyed reading about a little of Keats' background. I liked the fact that you mentioned the poems that you found most interesting. And you exlained a little of what they meant to you.
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