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Wild Swans at Coole 1(Autumn)

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The trees are in their Autumn beauty. Symbolism

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Wild Swans at Coole 2(Hearts)

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Their hearts have not grown old. Contrast

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Easter 1916 1(terrible beauty)

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All changed, changed utterly / a terrible beauty is born. Paradox/repetition

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Easter 1916 2(long sacrifice)

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Too long a sacrifice / can make a heart of stone. Metaphor

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The second coming 1(centre)

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The centre cannot hold / mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. Imagery

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The second coming 2(slouches)

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Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born. Personification/biblical illusion

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