Topic > poetry analysis - 648

In the poem “Sea Fever”,(comma?) John Masefield writes(WC) about his obsession with the waters and illustrates his deep desire to sail the seas. The title, "Sea Fever", highlights his strong passion for the seas and introduces Masefield's deepest aspiration. (Necessary or not??) Masefield conveys his obsessive/nostalgic desires (right choice of words for tone or should I use the expression obsession?) through his eagerness to embark on his latest ocean voyage (clear topic? ). Through multiple literary elements such as figures of speech, sensory details (Or simply images?) and rhythm (or simply parallelism or repetition??), he discovers a tone of nostalgia and intense longing. It paints a vivid imagination of Despite Masefield's infatuation with the sea, John uses figures of speech such as personification and simile to emphasize his longing passion. Using personification, he creates a living existence for the ocean and compares it to a life form. He writes, “And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer it” (2). By comparing the sea to something in female form, he creates an illusion of love for something that, in his eyes, is human. By comparing the ocean to a human being, Masefield further highlights his burning passion and urgency to reconnect with the sea. Additionally, Masefield uses simile to describe vivid details of his fond memories. He compares the “ocean wind to a sharp knife” (10), comparing the strong ocean winds to a sharp knife. Through the use of similes, Masefield emphasizes his vivid memories of memories in the waters. Although he compares the wind to a sharp knife, this expresses his dedication to the ocean, regardless of the conditions. Therefore, using simile, he shows how his memories tempt his desire... middle of paper... in a way, and the whales all imitate the subtle sounds of the wind. The fact that the poem contains a similar visual and auditory sense to that of the ocean shows Masefield's passion and obsession with the ocean. Through the multiple literary elements used by John Masefield, to say he loves the ocean would be an understatement. More likely, the ocean became a living existence for Masefield and transformed into his entire world. Throughout the poem, he shows that he has an obsession with the sea and longs to return to the ocean waves. The comparison between man and the ocean can be linked to an idea of ​​eternal love. The love between man and man can evolve into a complex and indispensable necessity for the company of another human being. Just as humans require the love and attention of another being, Masefield requires the ocean, as it is his other companion.