Could you give an appreciation of the poem-The Sea by James Reeves?

Answer 1

In this poem , James Reeves describes the sea in 3 different parts of the year.

In the 1st stanza the sea is compared by a metaphor ta a hungry dog. This shows that in the cold winter days the sea is very rough. By the repetition of ' bones ,bones , bones , bones ' the poet shows us that he is hungry. In the 2nd stanza the poet now describes the sea to a playful dog . Here the dog is very energetic. While in the third stanza the poet describes the sea as a calm dog. This happens mostly during summer. It lets people enjoy and have fun. The rhythm is not regular such as the mood of the sea.

Answer 2

??? I'm confused , identify 2 personification in the poem the sea

Answer 3

The poem "The Sea" written by James Reeves makes me feel excited and jumpy. But then it makes me feel calm and peaceful. I believe the reason why I feel this way is because I spend a lot of time in the ocean almost as if I was a part of it. Therefore, when the waves pick up and start smashing against the ocean floor I start to feel powerful and strong as if I am "The sea." When I read this I was nervous about what the sea might do. I was nervous that the sea would hurt or kill someone with its tremendous power and strength. Sometimes I feel as if I have the same power. Well not the power to kill someone but sometimes I am worried I might hurt someone with physical or verbal force. It has happened to me before and I feel as if the Sea has the same characteristics. James Reeves describes the sea as a hungry dog. I know that dog's will do almost anything for food when they're hungry and even if the mean it or not they usually tend to hurt people when they grab or try to snag some food.. When I read the ending of the poem I started to feel relaxed and peaceful inside because at the end of the poem the dog starts to relax. I think I also feel this way because of my background history. When I was little my parents would take my to very exotic places (which was pointless because I don't remember any of it) and we would sleep right next to the ocean. And as you know when you are young you take lots of naps and sleeps so when I went to these places which was often and I would fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. Since I also currently live right next to the sea and almost spend as much time on the water as I do on dry land the sea is a place where I can be alone and quiet. I can find my inner peace.

The subject matter of this poem is a story of the sea. The poem I believe talks about the power the sea has. At the beginning of the poem "The Sea" which is referred to as a hungry dog which can mean a lot of things, is described as a playful and excited god. But then the dog or the sea starts to feel the need for power and starts to gain anger bit by bit. The sea starts to get angry and upset causing it to roar and pounce against the rocks. Then the sea or dog calms down and relaxes. The dog described as the sea I believe is restless and upset. I believe the reason why the poet is referring to the sea as a hungry dog is because it has some of the same characteristics as a dog. All dogs want to be played with and cuddled with. The sea as well wants to be used and played with. But dogs also want their alone time and quiet time. Just like the sea. The sea is another world. The sea is home to marine animals. The sea wants to have its alone time and not have its users hurt and taken away from it. Just like a dog when it's bone is takes away this happens, the sea becomes angry and upset. Therefore I found the reason why the poet used the personification of the sea to a dog quite justifiable. However there could be another reason why "The Sea" becomes angry. Loneliness.

I believe the message or the moral of this poem is to release and let go of anger and frustrations and help those whom seem alone and unloved. I came up with this moral because from the poem the sea which is described as a hungry dog whom is all alone and could just be angry because of it freedom to do whatever it may wish. "The giant sea-dog moans/Licking his greasy paws./And when the night wind roars/And the moon rocks in the stormy cloud,/He bounds to his feet and snuffs and sniffs,/Shaking his wet sides over the cliffs,/Shaking his wet sides over the cliffs,/And howls and hollos long and loud." From this quote I believe that the poet is telling us how the freedom of being able to whatever we may wish or please can affect us in many ways. It can be good and bad, bad or good whichever way it falls. For example, the dog which is the sea is able to do whatever it pleases and wishes. This gives the dog the upside of freedom but on the downside, being alone and away from everyone can cause anger and emptiness. Being alone from people too long and away from people and society can drive someone crazy. The dog then takes out his anger and frustration by pounding and jumping and howling in the night. The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved. It can make you angry, sad, upset, depressed and crazy. From loneliness people go deranged and mad. So, when you see someone alone go sit with them and talk to them. "Do onto other as you would do onto yourself." It will change their lives forever.

Answer 4

The sea is a hungry dog,

Giant and grey.

He rolls on the beach all day.

With his clashing teeth and shaggy jaws

Hour upon hour he gnaws

The rumbling, tumbling stones,

And 'Bones, bones, bones, bones! '

The giant sea-dog moans,

Licking his greasy paws.

And when the night wind roars

And the moon rocks in the stormy cloud,

He bounds to his feet and snuffs and sniffs,

Shaking his wet sides over the cliffs,

And howls and hollos long and loud.

But on quiet days in May or June,

When even the grasses on the dune

Play no more their reedy tune,

With his head between his paws

He lies on the sandy shores,

So quiet, so quiet, he scarcely snores.

Answer 5

"The Sea" by James Reeves is a vivid and powerful poem that captures the relentless and untameable nature of the sea. The poem uses strong imagery and personification to depict the sea as a living entity with its own moods and desires. The repetition of the phrase "and the sea" throughout the poem echoes the unending and cyclical nature of the sea's power.

Answer 6

Are any words repeated?

Answer 7

stupid

Answer 8

What does the sea look like?

Answer 9

The sea summary