Metaphor
In the metaphor "O Captain my Captain," the C in Captain is capitalized....... why is this important to the metaphor?
because it shows this is a metaphor for someone who is highly respected-- represents Abraham Lincoln.
Find a line that shows a CELEBRATORY TONE in the poem.
"The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting."
"Exult O shores! and ring O bells! But I with mournful tread, walk the deck my captain lies"
What about the CONTEXT of this line help you understand the word tread? What does TREAD mean?
Tread means to WALK. the word WALK helps us understand. However, it shows how the poet is feeling because it shows that the people are still celebrating but he is currently grieving the death of the captain/ A.L.
What punctuation mark is used in the poem to show different emotions?
explanation mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO possible things the SHIP could represent in this poem are...
the united states
or the victory of the civil war
Why is it important to understand that the nation is celebrating during the time of Lincoln's assassination?
It is important to understand that the nation could be happy while also GRIEVING the death of the president at the same time.
How would the poet's sadness and repetition/exclamantion of heart show that this poem is an ELEGY?
because it shows that people are sad and discusses the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
the people all exulting they are cheering for the end of the war
What is the OVERALL tone of this poem?
Sad / Sorrowful
What is the THEME of this poem?
Grief /. the death of a loved president
the fearful trip
When looking at STANZA 3, what words stand out to you to show it is SORROWFUL-- Pick 3 words / phrases.
-pale and still
-closed and done
-mournful tread
the prize we sought is won!
What is the overall TONE of stanza two?
Shocked!