A Poison Tree by William Blake Analysis

In this video, we'll dive into an in-depth analysis of William Blake's poem, "A Poison Tree." Learn about the symbolism, themes and literary techniques used in this famous work of literature. Perfect for students or anyone interested in poetry, this analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this classic poem.

The British poet William Blake was an artist in addition to being a poet. His vision helped him write poetry on the human psyche as obvious from an in-depth analysis of the most-read poem “A Poison Tree” by William Blake. He belongs to the romantic era but unlike Keats, his poetry is not only for the sake of poetry but he wants to convey some important messages through his poetry. He wants to explore the world of human nature, psychology as well as the power of human emotions. Blake did not gain much fame during his lifetime but subsequently, after his death, much innovative use of language and themes related to spirituality were found in his poetry.

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00:00 - Explanation
02:31 - Themes of A Poison Tree
02:46 - Theme of Anger in A Poison Tree
03:21 - Theme of "Communication and Forgiveness" in A Poison Tree
03:52 - Theme of Human Nature in A Poison Tree
04:22 - Metaphorical Objects in A Poison Tree
04:43 - Symbols of A Poison Tree
04:57 - Symbol of The Poison Tree
05:22 - Symbol of The Garden in A Poison Tree
05:36 - Symbol of The Apple in A Poison Tree
05:50 - Symbol of The Night in A Poison Tree
05:58 - Literary Devices in A Poison Tree
06:16 - Personification in A Poison Tree
06:33 - Metaphor in A Poison Tree
06:48 - A Poison Tree Rhyme scheme
07:01 - Alliteration in A Poison Tree
07:16 - Imagery in A Poison Tree
07:31 - Irony in A Poison Tree
07:43 - Repetition in A Poison Tree

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