Bob Dylan Figurative Language

However, the meaning of the poem becomes clear once this irregularity is overlooked, once the entire poem is read and once the reader understands the approach the author takes on the poem. This is when the author gifts reader with deeper meaning makes way for a more conceptual and overall understanding of the poem. Cummings followed the religion of Unitarianism, a form of Christianity, and this may give clues as to the strange way in which he structured his poetry. The title itself is ambiguous in stating that “Spring is like a Perhaps Hand”. One tends to ponder on what the author meant by calling Spring a “perhaps hand”.

This quote is important because if people in power still say “wait” for justice to be fix then, that will be ‘Never’ be fixed. King heard this word so many times, and he think that shouldn 't be said for something important need to be changed. Also, Justice should not be delayed, because if there is no justice in country then people will still be suffering from racism and

MLK also uses an analogy in his letter, by comparing himself to the Apostle Paul. MLK states in paragraph 3, “...just as the Apostle Paul left his village of Tarsus and carried the gospel of Jesus Christ to the far corners of the Greco-Roman world, so am I compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my own home town.” King uses an analogy to give his audience an idea of what he is doing when fighting for civil rights. Lastly, King uses a rhetorical question in his letter. He asks the question on page 278 in paragraph 24, “But is this a logical assertion?” MLK uses this question to make his

The seasons mentioned in The Great Gatsby are symbolic of the progression of time and emotions in the novel. In the book How To Read Like a Professor, Thomas C. Foster uses a bible verse, “The book of Ecclesiastes tells us that to everything there is a season.” HTR pg.177 This knowledge is used in literature of all genres. It is also used in music, he uses the Beach Boys as a reference, “ The Beach Boys made a lucrative career out of happy-summer-land” HTR pg.78 Thomas Foster also says, “ Summer is passion an love; Winter is anger and hatred” HTR pg.177 In The Great Gatsby, Gatsby try’s to recreate the summers and passion that Daisy and he had once before. Nick says, “With the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees…” “life

As was mentioned above, the American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan, born as Robert Zimmerman, heavily utilises literary features in his songs, the use of which earned him the title of Nobel Laureate for 2016. Upon entering the musical world in 1965, his first two albums: and Blonde on Blonde, consisted of social outcry, and a commentary on the world he lived in, through song. The song “Visions of Johanna” is lauded as being some of Dylan’s finest literary work due to its treatment of the subject: persons who cannot express their feelings effectively, and who don’t understand themselves in entirety. As of 2010, “Visions of Johanna” is ranked in four hundred and thirteenth place on the list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, determined

“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”, is the name of the final speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, at Mason Temple on April, 3, 1968. The speech motivates listeners to fight against social injustice even at the darkest of times, and to push forward until the light can shine through even the darkest of areas. MLK uses imagery, simile, and antithesis to get his points across to the audience without having it obvious and bland. As well as to get the audience to pay more attention and pull them into what is stated. The Parthenon, Plato, the early 30’s: These are just a few of the images Dr. King uses within the opening paragraph.

In Herman Melville’s book Moby Dick, biblical quotations and allusions are seen intermixed within. The opening line of his book reads “Call me Ishmael,” which can also be found in Genesis 16:11. The name “Ishmael” means “God hearth.” Even though this doesn’t have a direct connection to Melville’s novel, it is still a name take from the King James Bible. Another influential historical leader who quoted the KJV often was Abraham Lincoln. In his famous speech “The Gettysburg Address,” he directly quotes the Bible when he says “shall not perish from the earth.” His opening line of this speech is also taken from Psalm 90:10 which says, “ The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” William Faulkner was one of the last major writers from America to be influenced strongly by the King James Version.

John 5:39 – “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.” Elsewhere, Jesus said to His disciples that, "These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled." (Luke 24:45). The Bible is a story about the creation, fall and salvation of man. Jesus is in the background of every moral biblical story and character. The story of salvation narrates the sovereign work of God in history.

Edward Taylor felt strongly in his beliefs of Puritan values and in doing so became a minister of his faith. Before becoming a minister, he believed that he needed to prove his entrance into the religion by expressing his conviction in written form to demonstrate that he was also a “chosen one”. His writings are full of emotion and parities with the bible providing proof of God’s will and love. Taylor wants to show that God is merciful and always the controlling factor in all situations through the Puritan beliefs. The poem "Upon Wedlock and Death of Children" he talks about his love and marriage to his wife and the death of his children.

I was somewhat reluctant to give it a try. With many prayers and asking God for his favor, grace, along with the focus and tenacity to understand all that was ahead of me. However, after researching several universities, I felt strongly God was leading me to enroll at CCU. This verse comes to mind in writing this paper, “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say” (Exodus 4:12 NIV). Reflection Paper Introduction The Bible teaches us that our first calling is to serve Christ.