Life is considered, by some, to be a journey towards death and the great
             reward of afterlife. This traveling process is held in many different views and is
             expressed in numerous manners in literature. Two prominent Victorian poets who
             wrote on this topic were Alfred Lord Tennyson with "Crossing the Bar" and
             Christina Rossetti with "Up-Hill". Through their in-depth and unique use of
             imagery, tone and theme, the author's individual ideals are conveyed in poetic
             In "Crossing the Bar", Tennyson employs descriptive images that help
             portray his views about death. In the beginning of the poem, Tennyson writes,
             "Sunset and evening star, and one clear call for me", emphasizing that the skies are
             clear and there is overbearing calmness. Tennyson reinforces this portrait by
             adding, "but such a tide as moving seems asleep", representing that the sea is set
             for clear and calm voyage. However, Rossetti 's "Up-Hill" illustrates a much
             different image than "Crossing the Bar". She paints a picture of a rough trek
             through lines such as, "Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak?". Rossetti also
             writes, "Then must I knock, or call when I am in sight? They will not keep you
             standing at the door.", which demonstrates of acceptance and openess.
             The authors distinct ideals of the journey of life and death of man can also
             be interpreted through the tone of each poem. In "Crossing the Bar", Tennyson
             presents a sense of serenity by expressing his actions confidently that all is well.
             This mood is achieved through the lines, "When that which drew from out the
             boundless deep turns home again" and "For though from out our bourne of Time
             and Peace the flood may bear me far". These lines reassure that no infliction will
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