Hopkins
Explore the views of Grigson and Ward and with close attention to at least three poems develop your own views on Hopkins' poetry.To appreciate the work of Gerard Manley Hopkins he must first be placed in his correct context. Hopkins' was born in 1844 into a middle class Anglican family. Hopkins' attended Oxford University, by then he had already experimented with a variety of techniques and styles. In 1874 Hopkins went to St Buenos in Wales to start the theological part of his training, during this time he wrote poems include poems such as: 'Gods Grandeur' and 'The Windhover'. Hopkins was renowned for his religious beliefs, which dramatically influenced his poems. Critic Donald Mc Chesney commented " Hopkins most significant experiences of inscape in nature seem to have occurred during the ascetic years of Jesuit training, notably the years 1874-77 when he enjoyed the rural peace and contemplation of his studies at St Buenos in north Wales". In 1881 he was ordained as a Jesuit priest and at times he suffered from lack of inspiration and although many people found much to admire in his poetry, his compressed style, sometimes obscure grammar and unusual rhythm prevented him form being accepted. His attitu
The word 'brood' is used in the description of the Holy Ghost; this word implies a caring warm-hearted figure. "It will flame out" - this is a metaphor and the image suggests emphasis on the flame, which is another powerful force, which can be unstoppable. Again this is another poem by Hopkins, which is full of alliteration. The bird is an outward visible sign of God's creative force. " From this I understand that he thought that Hopkins' not only conveys his passion in his poetry but he also passes it on to us, I agree with this, as Hopkins poetry is intense and engrossing. de to poetic fame was complex, as he needed encouragement but feared it would mare his religious duties. The poem is a hymn of wonder and joy at the sight of the falcon in the sky and through the falcon, a hymn of praise and wonder to God the creator. Grigson wrote ' we can love him for that 'touching things ', which is not small; or we can read him as well for the thought which, in his words was fathered by such fine delight, for the religious poetry of a man beyond poetry, who could of said, as in his translation of the hymn 'o Deus, ego amo te, Oh God, I love thee-Not out of hope of heaven for meNor for fearing not to love and beIn the everlasting burning. Hopkins begins the sestet with a careful choice of words it brings to mind money with the materialism of the octave "nature is never spent ". When talking about the Holy Ghost Hopkins presents the Holy Ghost (God) as a motherly figure. His views on nature were the same as Wordsworth in that it stirred in him a religious mood and brought him closer to the heart of things. His work was fervent and zealous and this is observed by both poets. It is opposed specifically to "running" or "common" rhythm, and provides for feet of lengths varying from one syllable to four, with either "rising" or "falling" rhythm. His faith was strong and willed him on to write his memorable poetry, which was deeply influenced through his faith.
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