Summarize the theme of "To the Fringed Gentian" and identify the devices the poet used to express the theme. Use examples from the selection to

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focuses attention on the flower the speaker addresses.

Throughout the poem, the narrator describes the feelings the river gives him/her. One of the key lines in the poem is, "That fairy music I never hear". The narrator is talking about how the river should have a magical presence to it. The theme of the poem is, the river is a way of escape.

Major Themes in “Hope” is the Thing with Feathers: Hope is the major theme that runs throughout the poem. Emily says that hope resides in the hearts for good. It liberates us from despair and gives us the strength to move on. It only empowers us and in return demands nothing.

Theme is the lesson about life or statement about human nature that the poem expresses. To determine theme, start by figuring out the main idea. Then keep looking around the poem for details such as the structure, sounds, word choice, and any poetic devices.

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