Hide And Seek Analysis

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The poems “Hide and Seek”, “Remember” and “Do not go gentle into that good night” have all displayed the theme of fear at its best, using various techniques to achieve their desired effect. “Hide and Seek” deals with the fear and nervousness an innocent young boy could experience as he first steps out into the potentially dangerous, unrestful society, using a simple childhood game to highlight the stark differences between childhood and adulthood. On the other hand, “Remember” copes with the torment and anxiety Rossetti encounters of being potentially forgotten by her lover after death, although she had given in to her view and instead wishes a better life for her partner, born out of a deep and devoted love for him. “Do not go gentle”, however, takes on a more hostile and belligerent approach, contradicting with Rossetti’s peace and acceptance of death. This violent act, mixed with fears of his father’s possible demise, exhibits Thomas’s mental inability and unwillingness to let go of such an important part of his life, instead urging his father to rise against an inevitable ending.

The child in “Hide and Seek” is playing a game with his friends and experiences both pleasure and fear during the process. From his perspective, Scannell highlights the chilling, harsh atmosphere through the child’s innocent eyes. His nervousness is shown as part of his inner activities, “But be careful that your feet aren’t sticking out. Wiser not to risk another shout.” The rhyme of “Out” and

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