不丰富的选材和不健康.ppt

He implores Science as to why “she” must impose her “dull realities” on the hearts of poets like himself, squelching their wandering minds. He questions the desertion of imagination by the objective force of science. He is inclined to avoid logic in his argument, although the classic sonnet structure implies his own attempt to rationalize his own thoughts. Perhaps the structure contrasted with such feelings further insinuates humanitys paradoxical need for organization in every field of thought. Theme Meanings and References Science = daughter of Old Time = vulture = the thee of How should he love thee? = the who of Who wouldst not leave him in his wandering. Poet = he of How should he love thee? 1st Quatrain Here Poe compares science to a “true daughter of Old Time” and a “Vulture.” Both comparisons help make a case against science and cast it in a negative light. The reference to time reminds the reader of death and decay, both of which come with time. Without time, after all, there would be no reason to worry about deadlines and responsibilities, and one could devote oneself completely to reverie. The reference to a vulture, similarly, conjures up the connotations of death and decay while completing the image in the previous line of science devouring the heart of the poet. 2nd Quatrain He questions that why should a poet love Science and the reason why he should think of it as wise when it does not permit him to indulge in imagination, even though he, the poet, perseveres it with undaunted courage. This image of the poor brave poet with his heart being preyed upon as he is simply trying to enjoy the beauty of the stars presents a victimized character to the reader. 3 In Roman mythology, Diana was the hunting goddess, and an emblem of chastity. Here car indicates Diana’s chariot. Now science has vanquished the hunt, leaving Diana aimless and lost. 3rd Quatrain 3rd Quatrain Hamadryad: Greek Roman Mythology -A