July 05, 2016
NECO JUNE/JULY 2016 QUESTION:-Write on the epic elements in "The Proud King" by William Morris.ANSWER:-What Is Epic? According to the dictionary of English language, an epic is an extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity or demigod (heroic epic) or other legendary or traditional hero.Judging by the totality of the poem, its form is truly epic. It holds a long detailed narration of more than 840 lines...
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February 08, 2016
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So many themes run through this narrative masterpiece; among them are the supremacy of God, the act of sin and repentance, the effective power of death, etc.This article will be discussing the theme of vanity. "The Proud King" by William Morris reminds the reader through his prominent character (Jovinian) of how vain life and wealth are.The poem opens as follows:"In a far country that I cannot name,And in a year long ages past away,A King there dwelt,...
Sunday, 7 February 2016
- February 07, 2016
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Narrative poetry is such that tells tale with the use of dramatic elements. Paradise Lost by John Milton, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Proud King by William Morris also falls under the category of narrative poetry; and we shall support this claim with just four points below:(1) Lengthiness:- One of the common characteristics of a narrative poem is the three digit length of lines it mostly possesses. The Proud King...
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