Thursday, October 1, 2009

Eliot, The Waste Land

Alliteration:

LJBrug roots rain #JHUSM
PsircEkim Summer suprised. #JHUSM
heidishenk little life, winter kept us warm, forgetful snow feeding #JHUSM
teacherben mixing memory #JHUSM

He ends the poem in this manner as a way of showing the clash between the many different cultures that fought during World War I. However, he uses the phrase "Shantih, shantih, shantih" to describe a oneness of cultures after the clash has concluded. He wants to signify the concept of peace for the world. When he mentions "Datta. Dayadhvam. Damyata", he is also compelling each culture to practice self-control and compassion for others.

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