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.

One word of caution–or a suggestion–for posters. Remember to keep the posts focused, as much as possible, on the primary image of the poem: the star or the nightingale. Try to consider the resonance or possible connotations of that image. What does a star or a nightingale suggest to us? What do we tend to think of when we think of a star or nightingale? What associations come up in our minds? Once you’ve answered questions like these, THEN turn to the poem and try to apply those connotations and association to the poem.