Wild-Geese Poem Analysis Discussion
Write a formal analysis of the poem ““Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver. “Formal” means that your paper conforms to the standards of written English (e.g., in paragraphs with complete sentences, using correct grammar and spelling).
Length of analysis: 500 words
Discuss the poem/section line by line. For example:
- Make note of visual images, diction, and patterns of sound (vowels, consonants)
- Look for metrical patterns, making note of stressed syllables in particular
Look for long vowel sounds, consonants surrounding long vowel sounds, and multi syllabic words
- Pay attention to the appearance of the poem on the page, focusing on individual lines as well as patterns that develop throughout the poem
Next, discuss larger movements or meanings of the poem.
- What particular patterns appear in the poem?
- How do the various elements and devices that you have discussed work to convey meaning?
Conclude with some ideas about the overall work the poem is doing.
Use your focused analysis to develop these ideas