Poems

A heroic, brave man named Beowulf enters a village to fight evil. Or so the Danes, the people of Denmark, think. Beowulf fights a huge, strong, and unsympathetic monster named Grendel. However, not ev…

In this poem "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke, the speaker is depicting a connection between a dad and child. The relationship is described by a type of dance which is the waltz, by the father mo…

The poem Who Understands Me But Me By Santiago Barca is about how the speaker talks about how they were able to do better once they were left alone. The poem is about how Barcas lacked freedom and out…

Sir Gawain faces many hardships throughout his journey. From avoiding being tempted into sin and tested for his chastity, To being challenged by a magical Green Knight. Gawain relies on his faith to b…

Poetry expresses different feelings and ideas, and it forms the basis of motivation through written words. For humans, having the appropriate explanation and taking the proper actions is critical, as …

This poem, which is centuries old, is eerie, bold, and turbulent. This story has left an uneasy feeling in the surrounding land as Sir Gawain, prince of the land, thought his life was going to end. Du…

The Odyssey by Homer follows the journey of Odysseus, trying to get home after 20 grueling years. The Epic Poem portrays themes of loyalty, vengeance, and hospitality. Odysseus's 10-year journey after…

Macbeth written by Shakespeare and the road not taken by Robert frost both have many similarities in their message and theme. Macbeth was an honored warrior who worked himself up to a king. During thi…

The Harlem Renaissance is a literary period exemplified by prolific writers full of inclination to change infused with the empowered desire to turn the hearts of the people in a nation that they have …

The iconic rapper in the 90s was Tupac. He was well known for his play on words. He was eloquent with his words and used his words to impact those around him. His goal was to open the eyes of people a…