this is a line from the poem the eagle
"he clasps the claqs with crocked hands,
close to the sun in lonely lands,
ringed with the azure world, he stands"
what character traits do the first 2 lines describe?
i dont get it
2007-01-25 16:26:04 · 10 answers · asked by Brigitte 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
pride and determination, he is till there after everything has left and he stands tall and proud
2007-01-25 16:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Eagle
by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ring’d with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.
Well... here is a good list of character traits. Read down them and write every trait that seems like it would fit. This is a poem about a majestic eagle that is sitting an a very rugged rock on the top of a mountain looking out over the whole world. When he soars aloft, he goes much closer to the sun that those creatures who can only walk on the earth or swim in the sea. He is resourceful, alone, proud, and mighty. So read each one and if it seems to fit write it down. When you get to the bottom I will do the same and provide my list. See if we agree.
humble
brave
courageous
serious
funny
humorous
sad
resourceful
stubborn
loyal
gullible
handsome
caring
carefree
selfish
unselfish
generous
self-confident
respectful
considerate
imaginative
inventive
creative
independent
studious
intelligent
honest
mischievous
friendly
adventurous
hard-working
timid
shy
bold
daring
dainty
busy
lazy
patriotic
fun-loving
successful
responsible
helpful
dreamer
happy
disagreeable
conceited
leader
demanding
bossy
gentle
loving
proud
wild
messy
neat
joyful
cooperative
lovable
ambitious
quiet
curious
witty
fighter
determined
energetic
cheerful
thoughtful
calm
mannerly
rude
mean
---------------My answers -----------------
brave
courageous
resourceful
stubborn
handsome
self-confident
independent
adventurous
hard-working
bold
daring
leader
demanding
proud
wild
fighter
determined
energetic
rude
mean
2007-01-25 16:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by The Answer Man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The poem, consisting of only two stanzas, is one of pure imagery. The first description is of an eagle sitting of the side of a mountain, while digging its talons into the rock. The eagle, a bird of prey, of strength, size, gracefulness, keen vision and power of flight, is pictured as lonely. The bird, also known for his power and strength seems rather small against its surroundings. Although the eagle is alone and small against nature, its majestic stereotype is maintained by the placement of the bird at great height or as the poem states, "Close to the sun." The second depiction is a comparison of the eagle to a thunderbolt falling from the mountain.
The eagle, at its great height, is a representation of a man at the peak of his life, clinging on desperately. The mountain represent the universe. Similar to the eagle's smallness as compared to the mountain, is man's as compared to the universe. The man is lonely in that he must enter and leave the world alone. Just as the eagle is a part or fragment of the mountain, the man is a part of the universe and they both leave when they "fall off." Both are encircled by their "worlds" and must stand or endure. The sea delineates life and the return to it after death because of the theory that states such. The thunderbolt characterizes death in that both are sudden, effective, and momentary. A thunderbolt is loud and it disappears just as quickly as it appears. Man was supposedly born water, and returns to his origins after death. Thus the water below the cliff maintains that idea as the eagle presumably falls in. In addition, the last words of each stanza, "stands" and "falls," are opposite to each other in definition. "Falls" is often used to convey death, while "stands" is used to convey endurance. Thus, falls and the suddenness of the thunderbolt, together convey death.
2007-01-25 16:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by Katrina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's Crag>>>He clasps the crag... refers to a cliff or vertical rock exposure in mountainous areas
he clasps the crag'''' with crocked hands
there is said to be a version that crocked is actually crooked hands to be an eagle in the wild
2007-01-25 16:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by DazzleMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its talking about an old man..crooked(arthiristis) looking into the sunset. and wishing he was alive to see that again.Wanting to see those clear blue skies again. A man or woman seeing what they missed and wanting to see what they have missed or had missed. Wishing they could of done it all over again.
2007-01-25 16:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about "soaring isolation," sounds like something an english teacher would enjoy.
2007-01-25 16:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an old man
2007-01-25 16:30:43 · answer #7 · answered by david r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's desperate......with a dash of anger and also, is a lonely person, who has no one by his side.....
Poor dude....
2007-01-25 16:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by Romeo (The Original) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old man dying
2007-01-25 16:53:31 · answer #9 · answered by jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nj
2007-01-25 16:30:00 · answer #10 · answered by 11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋