Why is fireworks by Amy Lowell so interesting?

Answer 1

The poem "Fireworks" by Amy Lowell is a very interesting poem. The initial analysis of the poem reveals a relationship between two people who hate each other. It describes how, upon meeting, their arguing mimics fireworks.

On a deeper level, the poem contains very colorful and positive imagery while at the same time juxtaposing the stable nature of stones, such as "malachites," "jades," "copper," and "amethyst," with the changing nature of plants like "roses," "saffron," "amaranths," and "leaves" and the volatile nature of fire, evident in the usage of terms like "blazing," "sparkles," and "flaming."

Combined with the positive connotations of her heart, roses, how she shines, her description of the other person as a wonder, and the reference to beautiful stones, the poem shows a complex blend of surface hatred combined with a deeper love. Even the term used to describe their relationship, fireworks, conontates, in most cases, love and passion. The fire and nature represent the hatred; they are potent, passionate, and ever-changing. The stones reference the deep-set stability of the underlying love.

"Fireworks" remains a complex and beautiful poem, not only for it's brilliantly colorful and descriptive imagery, but also because its many layers portray the complex nature of a love-hate relationship and draw even readers not searching for such things into the deeper meaning of the work.