Abstract
This paper examines the bluntness in the imagery of Carl Sandburg's poetry. Examples from several of Sandburg's poems are cited to demonstrate this stylistic technique. The paper also analyzes the messages Sandburg wished to convey in his poems through the use of imagery.

From the Paper
"Another excellent example of Sandburg's use of imagery can be found in the poem "Jaws." In this poem, Sandburg provides us with a very unique vision of World War I, as well as voicing his anti-war views. In "Jaws," the poet paints a picture of seven nations with "their hands on the jaws of death" (Van Doren 446, 1) who had a chance to avoid the war, but chose against it. This decision is depicted in a somewhat nonchalant manner: the seven nations spoken of disregard the importance of the decision they are making "while I was listening, you were listening, the whole world was listening" and simply answer "O Hell!" (11) and therefore start the clicking of the jaws of death. The imagery Sandburg invokes in this poem is one that mirrors his anti-war statement, as do many of his other poems, such as "Killers" and "Wars." "Killers" provides us with an image of "sixteen million men" who were chosen because of the "young warm blood in their wrists" and whose blood "runs on the green grass; and a red juice soaks the soil" (Hendrick 104, 6, 11). Again, Sandburg is able to convey a message successfully, no matter how difficult it may be to accept."

Tags:chicago, skyscraper, fog, jaws, personification, image, poet

Abstract
This paper looks at the life experiences of Carl Sandburg and how those experiences influenced his poetry. His use of rhythm, his type of sentence structure, and his free verse styling are also discussed. Verses from some of Sandburg's poems are cited to demonstrate his technique.

From the Paper
"When one considers the title of "Poet" various ideas and images come to mind, usually including some sort of obscure, eccentric view which generally includes a mental image of someone who wanders about with their head in the clouds, scribbling verses on a small notebook. However, most poets are far from the stereotype. Seeking to convey powerful emotional truth in a minimum of words, a poet, like no other type of writer has the ability to instantly affect its reader, sometimes using fewer than ten words. That is power. And that power to move people, to speak of a truth that many did not know is at the heart of the poetry of Carl Sandburg."

Tags:midwest, spanish, american, war, chicago, poems, fog, flexibility, content, form

Abstract
Robert Frost and Carl Sandburg are both important poets in their own right. Although they both grew up in the same era, their poetry styles have many differences. The paper firstly states their different origins, history and poetic style. Secondly, it analyzes a selected major work " "The Road Not Taken" and "The Road and The End," " of Frost and Sandburg respectively. It is worth noticing that the chosen poetry of both poets contain many elements of similarity. This makes the chosen sample most suitable to distinguish the most minor, as well as the major differences in the poetic styles of the writers. Thus, in the paper, their lives and poetic styles are compared and contrasted using an example of their poetry.

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"Unlike the individualized thinking of Frost, and the reflection of his viewpoints on life, Sandburg carries the spirit of the people in his writings. As was appreciated for being the voice of the Americans, Carl Sandburg emphasizes the voice of the nation in his writings. Unlike giving answers to one's personal questions that arise within, Sandburg responds to the thoughts that live in every person's life and mind. If Robert Frost can be said to be digging into his own experiences in his poetry, Sandburg can be called to be analyzing the experiences of his fellow countrymen, and responding to them with his poems, with him as a countrymen or the unified spirit of the nation, in most of them."

Tags:self-discovery, Philip, Green, Wright, Great, Depression

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that in the 21st century, a poem like Carl Sandburg's "Killers" needs to be re-read and placed into a historical context to be understood properly. The writer maintains that "Killers" seems like it could be a race-based poem, a poem about slavery. However, the writer maintains that the most likely identity of the sixteen million killers in Sandburg's poem is the victims of World War One. The writer notes that unlike many war-themed poems, "Killers" does not glorify combat or the motives behind fighting. The writer concludes that the imagery of slavery and imprisonment used in the first stanza continues to characterize war as a futile effort, initiated by men in positions of power with little concern for the well-being of their fellow citizens.

From the Paper
"Although Sandburg makes a point to disparage killing in itself, he admires the hardworking soldiers that fought for their country, preserving the rights and freedoms they believed in. A mixture of hardness and softness pervades Sandburg's poem."
"Sandburg's imagery corresponds with the poet's first stanza wordplay. The initial image of a man in handcuffs also hints at slavery, suggesting that Sandburg did not agree with military conscription. Millions of American men were drafted into military service when Congress declared war on Germany in 1917. It is possible that Sandburg was making a political statement with his poetry by using images of prisoners and slavery."

Tags:war, slavery, soldiers, military

Abstract
This paper explores Carl Sandburg's use of literary tools in "Chicago" to emphasize the emotions of the poem. The use of diction to support the portrayal of Chicago as a city of laughter and pride is one of several aspects of the poem discussed in this paper.

From the Paper
"Throughout the poem, Sandburg makes use of diction to support the portrayal of Chicago as a city of laughter and pride. He also uses diction to describe Chicago's downfalls, which later seem trivial compared to the city's tremendous merits. In the line "Stormy, husky, brawling" the poet uses word that are generally used to describe large, sturdy men, making Chicago appear not only stable, but more human. This sturdy humanlike figure created by the poet's diction comforts the reader, making he or she feel as if Chicago is watching out for them. Next, the poet goes on to answer the questions of Chicago's critics, admitting faults where they exist."

Tags:city, literary, tools

Abstract
This paper explains the content and style of Carl Sandburg's poem, "Prairie Waters at Night"; Ambrose Bierce's short story, "Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"; Steven Crane's novel, "The Red Badge of Courage;" and Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman". The author points out that Carl Sandburg's poem, "Prairie Waters at Night," emphasizes the theme of the tranquility of waters at night by using repetition, alliteration, and sentence length to convey the sensations of a calming night by the water through sound. The paper relates that the works by Ambrose Bierce and Stephen Crane demonstrate the use of strong narrative; whereas, in Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman", the Requiem offers incredible ironies.

Table of Contents
Carl Sandburg's Poem, "Prairie Waters at Night"
Ambrose Bierce's Short Story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek"
Steven Crane's Novel, "The Red Badge of Courage"
Arthur Miller's Play, "Death of a Salesman"

From the Paper
"Alliteration is also a technique that Sandburg utilizes successfully in this poem. The sound of the letter "l" is particularly effective in that it has a hypnotic quality about it. In the words willows, and laughter, we get a feeling of relaxation and ease associated with this scene. The vowel sound in the words long and drowse are also a form alliteration that forces to read the poem slowly. Another technique of sound that the poet uses is long sentences and line lengths. In this way, he forces us to read the sentences slowly, which reinforces the slow, tranquil mood he is trying to convey."

Tags:alliteration, sensations, narrative, requiem, ironies

Abstract
This paper discusses four poems: ''Grass'' by Carl Sandburg, "The Road Not Taken'' by Frost, and Shakespeare's sonnet 'Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day', and the ironic parody of the same name by Howard Moss, explaining the themes and imagery contained in each one. It also looks at the structure of each poem and the literary devices employed by each poet to convey his message.

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''This famous sonnet is in fact an extended metaphor. The poet compares his love to a summer's day. A central poetic device used in the poem is a form of wit known as a "conceit". This is where seemingly extravagant and exaggerated claims or views are espoused, which the poet justifies by poetic reason and logic. Although this is a device usually associated with the Metaphysical poets, it can also be applied to this sonnet. The intention of the sonnet is to praise love and suggest that love, like art, is eternal.
''The sonnet is structured in quatrains. Each quatrain adds to and comments on the previous one and extends the meaning of the poem. For example, the first quatrain refers to the basic conceit of the poem, which is to compare the person he loves with nature and the brilliance of a summers' day. Throughout, the comparison is in favour of the beauty and eternal qualities of his love. While nature and day are subject to rough winds ( line 3 ) yet his lover and their love are not affected by any defects or chance occurrences. This comparison is extended into the other quatrains.''

Tags:qualities, quatrains, poetic

Abstract
The paper examines three different poems where the common theme is the advice given by a father to a beloved son. The paper looks at the father's advice in Carl Sandburg's poem "A Father Sees a Son Nearing Manhood," the father Polonius' message in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and the father's lesson in Rudyard Kipling's "If".

From the Paper
"As humans, we make judgments every morning we open our eyes, for as long as they stay open. No two human beings are perfect, as no two men react the same way in a given situation. Yet, we are all the same, are we not? We advise when needed and encourage the ones close to us. Although three different men wrote three different poems, the common thought that the authors portray is the advice given by a father to a beloved son."

Tags:man, advice

Abstract
This paper examines the impact of Carl Rogers' person-centered theory on society. The author also considers the application of the theory as it relates to family, groups, interpersonal relationships, and conflict resolution. The goal of the theory and how its techniques are used in therapy is also discussed. The paper compares person-centered theory to other psychological theories, including a historical perspective. All of these issues are important and significant for a complete understanding of what person-centered theory really is and how it applies to many various facets of life.

From the Paper
"The primary issue in Carl Rogers' person-centered theory is what he terms the "actualizing tendency" (Rogers, 1980). This term refers to what is considered to be the inherent and the immutable tendency of all organisms, of course including human beings, to do many different things, including grow, expand, develop, differentiate, maintain themselves, restore themselves and realize their natures as much as they are able to and as well as they are able to under the circumstances that they are given (Barrett-Lennard, 1998). This actualizing tendency is seen as the basic characteristic of all organic life, including human life. Rogers (1980) expresses these ideas very well in stating that "The actualizing tendency can ... be thwarted or warped, but it cannot be destroyed without destroying the organism" (Rogers, 1980, p. I 19). "

Tags:person, centered, theory, Carl, Rogers, psychology

Abstract
This is a paper on arts and artists in the twentieth century. The particular subjects are Bertold Brecht, Aaron Copland, Carl Sandburg, Maurice Ravel and Pablo Picasso. An additional section of the paper deals with Picasso's work "Guernica" and the conditions under which it was created. The paper discusses why each subject was considered a major influence in 20th century art.

From the Paper
"Bertolt Brecht was an important German playwright. He lived in Germany until 1933. His plays were banned under the Nazis because of Brecht's increasingly left wing political orientation. Brecht moved to Denmark until 1940. He moved to Finland in April of 1940, around the time of the German invasion of Denmark. In 1941 he made his way to the United States, not returning to Germany until 1948."

Tags:art, cubism, populism