Prophecy is reflected in the poem The Second Coming in the theme and how the poem is presented. The settings and figurative language also hints towards prophecy.
In Yeats' poem "The Second Coming," prophecy is reflected through the portrayal of a chaotic world descending into anarchy and uncertainty. The poem anticipates a cataclysmic event that is foreseen through vivid and apocalyptic imagery, suggesting a sense of foreboding and the collapse of traditional values and order. Yeats uses his poem to convey the idea of a foretold event shaping the future, emphasizing the cyclical nature of history and the inevitability of change.
Yeats prophecy for modern civilization is that Western civilization will enter a period of decline. The prophecy comes from the poem The Second Coming.
The Second Coming - poem - was created in 1920.
W.B. Yeats wrote The Second Coming, in Europe, during the aftermath of World War I.
The second coming in the poem "The Second Coming" by W.B. Yeats becomes a darkly ironic happy end because instead of bringing about a moment of divine salvation or renewal, it heralds chaos, violence, and the birth of a monstrous figure (the "rough beast"). This sharp contrast between traditional expectations of the second coming and the bleak reality presented in the poem creates a sense of irony and tension.
Events such as World War I, the Russian Revolution, and the tumultuous political and social climate of the early 20th century likely influenced Yeats's writing of "The Second Coming." The chaos, uncertainty, and sense of looming disaster that characterized this period are reflected in the poem's apocalyptic imagery and themes of societal breakdown and renewal.
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The poem, "The Second Coming", by William Butler Yeats describes the atmosphere in post-war (WW1) Europe and how the Christian era world was coming to an end. References to the poem include: "Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world"; failure of government "Surely some revelation is at hand;/Surely the Second Coming is at hand"; new beliefs are coming "Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,/And what rough beast, its hour come round at last"; the Earth is falling apart (wars) and there is no sense of universal values
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The Irish poet you are referring to is W. B. Yeats. His poem "The Second Coming" reflects the chaos and uncertainty of the post-World War I world and the impending struggles of the future. The poem's apocalyptic imagery and dark tone convey Yeats' vision of a world in turmoil.
In "The Second Coming," the use of irony emphasizes the chaotic and tumultuous nature of the world. The irony lies in the contrast between the expected return of a benevolent figure like Christ with the depiction of a dark and destructive Second Coming. This serves to highlight the poem's themes of disillusionment, societal breakdown, and the loss of spiritual guidance.
It's a line from a Yeats poem called "The Second Coming." But, you may be looking for something else.