Compare and contrast these two poems Essay

Upon first glance you do not realise but how untold irony and skilful use of literary devices there argon in this poem. But this poem effects pity excessively maybe the poet himself has been by dint of an experience like this and felt so strongly ab protrude it that he wrote this poem. The outer boundary of the ocean creates envy, longing and calm. We want to be able to m only beside it Slowpaced in burning sunlight, The charming scene brought to mind by this poem, epitomises the look on and awe that the poet has for the ocean elegant in high blue chambers. This hold ins a much more traditional and kindly view of the sea. The simile in The Fringe of the Sea like farmers do with soil,-comparing the soil to the sea, shows dependence and need, covering so that the sea is an essential recrudesce of Paul Keens-Douglas psyche. It is arouse that A. L Hendriks similes ar connected to land objects. masking that he is indeed a land person and is unused to the sea. He compares th e mast to two channelize growin. interrupt carens a wave to a mountain and the foam all roun de gravy boat like soap. He compares these new, strange things he cops, to comforting, stable, straightforward objects. This makes him seem full and of a lesser intelligence abouthow, even though he isnt. We see his simplicity in his choice of images. Paul Keens-Douglas uses such(prenominal) obvious, humble verbs, masking his positive and thoughtful attitude to the idyllic world that he is at peace with. He lists the mundane necessity to work equally with such pleasant verbs as to walk dive and swim and play Showing that to him even work is enjoyable and just a natural part of his day.The authors repetition of the reciprocation We gives the idea that there is a whole ranges of people whose lifestyle is in harmony with the sea. All of versify two tells you this We like to rise up early, quick in the flying mornings and walk down only little distances to look down at the water It g ives the impression of a much-valued relative who they are quick to reckon eagerly each day. The use of ellipsis in Windjammer creates a much fuller simulacrum. Words like rattlin, growin, cuttin, swingin, and makin, assist the use of dialect in making you hear the poem in your head.Ellipsis also seems to create familiarity with reader as if there is no need to standardise the English, as you might to someone of importance. Dialect and Ellipsis often seem to give this effect, although often, in reality, familiarity is not intended or intentional. Also, the lines An is up an down up an down In an out, in an out, give a fuller picture as the rhythm gives a wave effect. In the onomatopoeic haggle swish- swishing you can al well-nigh hear the sloshing around as the boat hunker is cuttin water. The use of personification in The Fringe of the Sea in the give-and-take murmurs sounds like an undercurrent or maybe even a lover or a mother, gently whispering to the metaphoric sandless highways. Strange, that you have the word mutterin in Windjammer. This word personifies a moody threatening presence, like some sullen child muttering under their breath. These key words are totally opposite in their effect. The line Sun bussin me skin, in Windjammer, is also personification. It brings to mind a picture, of a comfy brown shoe, being polished.Like the sun is rubbing away at the narrators cheeks. In this line, there is use of alliteration of the sibilant sound S. Its a hissing sound, so it seems the author is annoyed that he is going to keep up sunburnt. This line is followed by Ah bound to peel, An me done so black already. Which is bantering and he seems to be self-ridiculing in his unfortunate situation. Opposite to this, the personification in The Fringe of the Sea is totally serious, as is the whole poem. The poet describes the seas call. This gives the effect of federal agency and possession, like man is the seas servant.The lines with songs and tides a nd endless boatways, and undulate patterns and moods. give the impression of a powerful, varied and vibrant presence, ever changing. This is ironic since the sea is endless and is presumed to be always the same. Situational Comedy is extensively used in Windjammer. When A. L Hendriks writes Is alright for dem sailor An talkin bout how is ah calm day. If dis is calm, well, saviour help, Ah wouldnt want to see when it rough. This shows the narrators fear and puzzlement in the poem.There is frivolity in the use of the vulgarisms wish to god, Jesus help and Watch yu arse or yu head gone. They really do express and emphasise the narrators funny anguish. No comedy at all is used in The Fringe of the Sea it is completely serious, meek and unassuming- too respectful to poke fun at the sea. The use of rhetorical questions enhances the parody of Windjammer who sen me eh? Who sen me? In The Fringe of the Sea there are no rhetorical questions, everything is stated as fact. The simple sta tements do not digest for doubt.The Fringe of the Sea is my favourite poem out of the two. Everything in it is pensive, float along with dream like quality, with the wise, intelligent man in his absolute world. But my favourite line has to come from Windjammer as this poem has so much enthusiasm, even in the terrible situation that the man is in. The furthest line is the best Dem seasick pills dont work incomplete It seems that it was an afterthought, not as important as the rest of the poem, but it gives you the most insight into the narrators feelings and is definitely the most amusing and witty.With the words trailing collide with to leave you wondering. The character in Windjammer seems very carefully thought out by the poet but somehow unrealistic and over the top in his manner. You cant help having a sneaking suspicion that for all his complaint, the author likes and respects the sea really. This is an actual similarity to The Fringe of the Sea as the character here, is also very unrealistic, but for the opposite reason. Where, in Windjammer the complaining character and seasick situation seems too bad, in The Fringe of the Sea the gentle character and faultless situation seem too good.