Abstract This paper examines the bluntness in the imagery of CarlSandburg'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."
Abstract Robert Frost and CarlSandburg 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.
From the Paper "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."
Abstract This paper looks at the life experiences of CarlSandburg 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 In this article, the writer notes that in the 21st century, a poem like CarlSandburg'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."
Abstract This paper explores CarlSandburg'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."
Abstract This paper explains the content and style of CarlSandburg'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 CarlSandburg'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
CarlSandburg'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."
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 CarlSandburg'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."
Abstract This paper discusses Carl Rogers' non-directive approach to therapy, in which the client has control of the direction of the therapy session. The paper examines the roots of humanistic therapy in Carl Rogers' approach and then examines humanistic therapy as it pertains to Rogers' approach. Next, the paper discusses the conditions necessary for positive therapeutic results in client-centered therapy, as propounded by Rogers.
From the Paper "Rogers puts forward some conditions that are necessary for there to be positive therapeutic results in client-centered therapy. These include, the counselor should operate from the premise that the client has a responsibility for himself or herself and also has the willingness for maintaining that responsibility; the client desires to be mature and socially well adjusted and will rely on this to achieve therapeutic change. The counselor should also create a climate where the client feels free to express their feelings and attitudes regardless of their absurdity. Limits can only be set on behavior and not on attitudes, which is a child perhaps may feel like breaking a window but he should not be allowed to actually break the window. The counselor's acceptance of the client's attitudes should involve neither disapproval nor approval of the client's attitudes and feelings. This understanding is conveyed best by seeking clarification where necessary. Finally, the counselor should refrain from actions like probing, giving advice, providing reassurance, apportioning blame and giving suggestions (Ryan, 2008; Green, 2000)."
Tags: non-directive therapy, psychotherapy, carl rogers, humanistic psychology, counseling
Abstract The focus of this paper is Carl Sauer's view of what constitutes the proper philosophy or perspective on education in geography, and also the main components it ought to have. The paper will also discuss the fact that Sauer was writing about fifty years ago and some of what he recommended (and experienced in his own education), has changed; some has remained the same.
Abstract This paper discusses how each individual progresses through the social order with the expectations of conforming to religious political community and personal expectations. Religion is in theory supposed to address the spiritual needs of the individual. The paper further discusses that as religions are consistently changing in society, this is not often the case. Medicine may address the diseases and illnesses that can be scientifically detected in the patient but often times there is pain that cannot be identified as having a direct physical cause. Psychologists, such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, believed that as human beings progressed through life their psychological conditions would create upheaval in a way that could create physical and spiritual unrest, with no apparent cure for the ailment.
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). "
Abstract This paper describes the concepts put forward by Carl Jung. The paper begins by discussing Jung's life and the history of his works. It describes him as a psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology. The paper discusses the ways he used his background on Freudian theories to explore the "inner space" of the human psyche, involving mythology, religion, and philosophy into his studies and becoming an expert in mystic symbolism.
Table of Contents:
The Psychoanalytic School
Carl Gustav Jung and Analytic Psychology
The Archetypes
The Collective Unconscious
The Complex
Synchronicity
The Lifework of Carl Gustav Jung
Carl Gustav Jung Today
From the Paper "Socrates, Aristotle and Plato opened the floor for the study of human behavior and mental life in their philosophical discourses. The fundamental question involved what motivated man to do the thighs he does and how ideas come about. Two thousand years have passed and these questions remain the driving force behind the study of the human psyche- of Psychology."
This paper discusses the life and work of Carl Orff, a German composer born in Munich, Germany, in 1895, who is most famous for his composition, "Carmina Burana".
Abstract This paper describes that Carl Orff's genius in music was nourished and developed into a master's art at the Academy for the Musical Arts, a music school in Munich. The author points out that Karl Orff believed that every child has a talent for music; hence, his "Schulwerk" is a pedagogical compilation of music for children. This paper explains that "Carmina Burana", or "Songs of Benedikbeuern", is a cantata including songs of drinking, food, love, and happiness, which are based on an old manuscript. Illustrations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Orff's "Carmina Burana"
Today's Orff's Music for Children
Carl Orff's Styles and Techniques
From the Paper "Today, Orff Schulwerk has been a music tradition in many nations worldwide. It has long been established in countries such as the USA, Austria, Hungary, Germany, and Greece. Aside from being an institute of music education for children, as it has been since the 1950s, Schulwerk is extended as a music institute for adults alike. In the USA, the American Orff-Schulwerk Association is a music institute that adheres to the teaching techniques developed by Orff and Keetman.
that adheres to the teaching techniques developed by Orff and Keetman."
Abstract In the first segment of this paper the techniques and theoretical perceptions used in symbolic/experiential family therapy are outlined. The paper mentions that Virginia Satir and Walter Kemplar are also seen as having had equal, initial importance in the birth of experiential family therapy. However, the paper concentrates mainly on the work of Carl Whitaker and his colleagues, whose style of therapy differs greatly from that of Satir and Kemplar. The second section of this paper paints a picture of how these sessions of symbolic, experiential therapy might appear in order to give the reader a deeper understanding of the applicability of Whitaker's somewhat unconventional methods.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Carl Whitaker
Basic Model
Theoretical Concepts
Strengths
Shortcomings
Fit With Systems Theory
Current Research
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Anxiety and confusion are increased through use of metaphors, teasing, humor, free association, fantasy, confrontation or silence. The underlying premise being that the way to promote individual growth and family cohesion is to liberate effects and impulses. This is often referred to as "expanding the symptom" and is done to refocus the family members on the problem as within the family, as opposed to one person having the problem. (Connell, et al.; 1999, pp.53)"
