Poetic Appreciation of the poem ‘Have You Earned Your Tomorrow?’

 

Poetic Appreciation of the poem ‘Have You Earned 

Your Tomorrow?’ 

Class 12 MS Board English

 

About the Poet:

Edgar Guest was an American poet and writer known for his prolific output of inspirational and motivational poetry. His poems were widely popular and appeared in newspapers and magazines. His poetry is characterized by its simplicity and motivational message.

 

About the Poem and the Title of the Poem:

The title encapsulates the central question and theme of the poem that have you done something worth today so that you have a right to have a more pleasing day in your life. The word "earned" implies that the future is not a given; it must be worked for and deserved. This title sets the readers to reflect upon their responsibility towards the society.

"Have You Earned Your Tomorrow?" is a motivational and reflective poem.

 

Theme:

The choices and actions we make in the present have a direct impact on our future. The theme of the poem centers around this and reminds us of our personal responsibility, moral and ethical behavior in the society. The poem emphasizes the idea that each individual is responsible for their own future. The poem goes beyond mere material success and calls for ethical and moral reflection. It asks whether the reader has been kind, honest, and compassionate in their interactions with others, highlighting the importance of treating people with respect and dignity. It suggests that true success is not just about personal gain but about making a positive impact on the lives of others and contributing to the well-being of the community. The theme is universal and timeless, as it calls for introspection and accountability in the lives of individuals from all walks of life.

Language and Style:

The poem is structured as a series of questions. Each stanza consists of two lines of rhymed verse. This style of the poem makes it simple and direct.

 

Poetic Devices:

The poet has employed several poetic devices to convey its message.

1.      Repetition: The phrase "Have you earned your tomorrow?" is repeated at the beginning of each stanza, reinforcing the message.

2.      Rhetorical Questions: The poem uses rhetorical questions such as “Have you lived as you please, / Or have you fought for the right?"

3.      Alliteration: ‘toiling time’

4.      Oxymoron: ‘Selfish pure’ can be seen as oxymoron as selfish cannot be pure. They are opposite in meaning.

 

Message/Value:

The poem's message is universal and timeless. It reminds readers that the choices and actions we make today have a direct impact on the quality of our future. It encourages self-assessment and calls for kindness, honesty, and a sense of responsibility in our daily lives.

 

 

 Poetic Appreciation of the poem 

‘Have You Earned Your 

Tomorrow?’ 

Class 12 MS Board English

 

 

 

 

 

There is Another Sky- Critical Appreciation, Class 11 MS Board, English Yuvakbharati

 

There is Another Sky 

Critical Appreciation, 

Class 11 MS Board, English Yuvakbharati

About the Poet:

Emily Dickinson was an American poet renowned for her unique and innovative approach to poetry. Dickinson's poetry is characterized by its brevity, unconventional punctuation, and profound themes, often exploring mortality, nature, love, and the human psyche

Poem and Title:

"There is Another Sky" is a beautiful and suggestive poem. This poem is a Petrarchan sonnet. A sonnet is a fourteen-line poem divided into two parts. First part is a stanza of eight lines which is called Octave and the second part is a stanza of six lines which is called Sestet. This poem is a part of the letter which was written to her younger brother to convince him to come back home.

The title of the poem is very suggestive of a sense of duality or contrast between two different worlds or states of being. It implies that there is something beyond the visible and tangible world, something more profound or ideal. The title also raises curiosity of the reader about what will be another sky. 

Theme:

The theme of the poem is yearning and longing for her brother. Besides this, the poem is highly motivational and optimistic. The poem was written to persuade her brother to return home.  The poem is an expression of her deep desire for his return and her hope that he might find something better, more beautiful, and comforting if he were to come back. The "other sky" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the home, for hope, for life. The life beyond this sky is dejected, sad, unhappy, and full of misery. The poem portrays the other sky as an idealized place, one that is "ever bright and new" and "ever serene and fair." This idealization reflects the human tendency to imagine or aspire to something better or more perfect than what is immediately visible.

Language and Style:

The poem is a Petrarchan sonnet. The language is very concise and economical. Each word and phrase is carefully chosen to maximize impact. Though the use of language is very simple, the poem's meaning is not explicitly stated. There is room for multiple interpretations. The reader is free to ponder whether the "other sky" represents her home or a metaphor for hope, happiness and life. Emily Dickinson uses capitalization and punctuation is unconventional way, which is also seen in this poem.

Poetic Devices:

Emily Dickinson employs several poetic devices in her poem "There is Another Sky" to create a rich and evocative piece of poetry.

Imagery: The poem is replete (full) with vivid and striking imagery  like "There is another sky," "ever bright and new," "ever serene and fair," and "happy golden shore."

Metaphor: The central metaphor in the poem is the idea of "another sky." This metaphor represents a hope, new life, happiness, second chance, etc.

Alliteration: ‘faded forest’, ‘the bright bee hum’ are examples of alliteration used in the poem.

Hyperbole: ‘whose leaf is evergreen’, ‘in its unfading flowers’ are the examples of hyperbole which means exaggeration of idea.

Message/Value:

The poem is full of motivation and optimism. It encourages us to look for another side of life which is full of hope, love, affection and happiness symbolized by bright bees, golden shore, and evergreen leaves. Another sky also represents a second chance. We may go wrong somewhere, some day but we should always look for the second chance. We should not give up. The poetess appeals her brother to come back to home which is full of positivity. This also convey the positive environment a family creates in one’s life.

There is Another Sky

Critical Appreciation, 

Class 11 MS Board, English Yuvakbharati

 

Poetic Appreciation of the Poem 'Sower'

• Poetic Appreciation of the Poem 'Sower'
• Title:

The poem is a mirror of the hard work and dedication of a farmer who is a sower of seeds in the farm. He is the person who cultivates the land with great hope even though there is no guarantee of the crops production. Hence the title of the poem is representing the central theme and appropriate.

• Poet:

The poem is originally written by Victor Hugo, a renowned French writer, poet, and novelist. He is considered the most celebrated poet of France who writes with some social significance.  The poem has been translated into English by Bengali Poetess Tarulata Datt. She is considered the first poetess to write verses in English and French in India.

• Theme:

The central theme of the poem "Sower" is human life and its existence. This is symbolically represented through the act of sowing by the sower. The act symbolizes hope, faith and perseverance. Human life is full of hopes and disappointments, happiness and sorrow. The poem revolves around this theme by highlighting the tireless working of the sower for a happy future even after the unpredictable nature of farming. 

• Language, Poetic Devices and Style:

 

The poem was written initially in French language and later translated into English. Hence, the English version is a little bit obscure and sentence structure uneven. That May be due to the difficulty to capture the spirit of the poem from the original language. The poem is written in first person narrative maintaining the rhyming scheme of ‘abab.’

The poet has employed various poetic devices in his poem "Sower" to create a vivid and evocative imagery and enhance the emotional impact of the poem. 

Imagery: Image of the sower scattering seeds in the fields, the shadow of the sower, the furrows deep, etc.

Metaphor: The sower serves as a metaphor for hope, faith, endurance, and the creative act of the artist. 

Personification: Human-like qualities are given to the earth, seasons, and the seeds themselves. Symbolism: The act of sowing seeds is a powerful symbol in the poem, representing the cycles of life, the renewal of hope, and the enduring human spirit. 

Alliteration: ‘Shadows shoot across the lands’, ‘Darkness deepens.’ 

Enjambment: The continuation of a sentence or phrase from one line to the next without a pause, to create a flowing and connected feel in the poem is called Enjambment. This technique has added a  sense of movement and life in the poem.

• Message/Values in the Poem:

The act of sowing seeds by the sower symbolizes hope and faith in the future. It reminds us that we must have faith in our actions and endeavors, trusting that they will yield positive outcomes in due time.  The sower's laborious task in the fields, regardless of the challenges and hardships, serves as a reminder of the value of perseverance and endurance. The poem also highlights the cyclical nature of life, with the changing seasons representing the continuous renewal and regeneration of existence.