John Whittier Flashcards
What does poetry present?
A detailed picture of rural life (rural means not in the city)
Out of the New England school what is he?
The least typical
What did he not have?
He never had no formal poetic training
What is dirge?
A poem expressing lament or mourning
What is the primary emotion of Ichabod?
Pity
What was Ichabod written in?
Disillusionment over Daniel Webster’s speech in support of the compromise of 1850
What is the aspect that causes problems from a biblical standpoint in first day thoughts?
The idea that a persons spiritual initiation has authority equal or greater than the bible
What is the first half of first day thoughts?
Meditation
What is the second half of first day thoughts?
Application
What does first day thoughts do?
Reflects Whittier’s Quaker background
What does first day thoughts express the view of?
God’s service is pleasant rather than something to be endured
What does Line eight refer to? “Still small voice”
Refers to the “inner light” and God’s speaking to the prophet
