When I first read this poem I felt that the author’s voice was very longing. The narrator of the poem sounded like he was yearning to be something else, or to some extent anything else so that he can be … Continue reading →

The initial feeling of the poem nightingale was somewhat dark and gloomy. The specific words such as death, darkness and sorrow made this idea more reasonable in many ways. And the specific theme of night was a part of this … Continue reading →

The poem Bright Star is a short poem by John Keats but it is very difficult to understand. John Keats starts off by saying “Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art–Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night”. … Continue reading →

Thanks to Christopher, Shawn, and Wai Hing for the great posts on Keats’ “Bright Star” so far.  I think all three bring out some terrific points about this beautiful poem and really begin to capture the feeling Keats brings out. … Continue reading →

  My best guess of this poem is that the poet might be very weak and he is jealous of the bright star. He hopes himself to be as firm as the star. In his following sentences, he said the … Continue reading →

Wai Hing Leung “Bright Star” by John Keats I think the image of this poem is describing how lovers would support each other when one is sick. After reading line 12 “awake forever in a sweet unrest,” I feel the … Continue reading →

Sorry, I had electrical issues that posted my blog to comments. I believe what the author is trying to convey is that he feels sorry for the star. He starts by stating that it is constantly watching everything that is … Continue reading →

Christopher Clemente “Bright Star” by John Keats The first impression that I got when I read this poem was that it is definitely a love poem and that it gave a superficial feel with the nature scenery and had a … Continue reading →