Belated Homework Update

Your first mini-essay question on ‘Glasgow Sonnet – i’ is as follows:
Choose a poem which explore one of the following: poverty, despair, loneliness.
Show how the poet explores the theme, and discuss to what extent your appreciation of the theme was deepened by the poet’s treatment.

The essays should be between 600 and 900 words.
They are due in on Monday12th December.

You should include reference to the following in your essay:
Tone, enjambment, juxtaposition/contrast personification and sound effects.
Remember frequently refer to your chosen theme – use the word itself or various synonyms.
Remember, the essay deals with your appreciation of the poem, so make frequent reference to its effect on you!