Essays About Emotions

The poem Funeral Blues is about the death of the poet’s very close lover, we are not sure exactly who this person is but the poet was obviously close to him. The poet expresses his deepest feelings in the poem by trying to stop everything in the world while he grieves for the death of […]

The other poem that we have been studying is called “The Voice” and it is about the death of Thomas Hardy’s wife, Emma. The marriage had come to an end and Emma had left Hardy. Later after the split Emma had become ill and she had died tragically. Thomas Hardy had felt remorse and sadness […]

Patrick Teoh, the sole actor in the play I am reviewing, expressed that while he has frequently portrayed a humorous Chinese gangster with a noticeable accent, it is roles such as Edward in “Wrecks” that truly stimulate him. Wrecks, a play by Neil Labute, was performed at the KL Performing Arts Centre in Kuala Lumpur, […]

‘Mid-Term Break’ by Seamus Heaney is a poem about the tragic loss of a young boy. Heaney wrote it as a result of his own infant brother’s (Christopher) death. Its content is dramatic and heart rendering in describing the feelings, emotions and reactions of Heaney himself, his relations and others post the tragic event. ‘Second […]

This poem is made up of three sections, each describing a different type of grief. This is why the title contains the word “grief’s” because, although it is grammatically incorrect, it is saying that there is more than one type of grief. Each section describes a different type of grief, national grief, personal grief and, […]

In this essay I am going to compare and contrast ‘The Sick Equation’ by Brian Patten and ‘Long Distance’ by Tony Harrison. ‘The Sick Equation’ is about how two parent’s intense arguing and general disrespect for each other had such a damaging effect on their son’s thoughts, personality and life as an adult. Stanza one […]

My poor husband has passed from me. I am in great sadness and in a state of terrible worry and mourning. We had been married for less than 3 years and it has come to an abrupt end. It should not have been like this but life had rapidly ground him away after debt, worry, […]

However, the two poems differ in their tone and attitude, one being cheerful and confident, the other is gloomy and despondent and at the end the reader realises that the points of the two poets are very different.In ‘The Sun Rising’, Donne teasingly criticises the rising sun for disturbing him and his lover lying in […]

In “The management of grief”, a story by Bharati Mukherjee the function of the narrator Shaila Bhave’s journey from Canada to Ireland and through India is a phase of transition from the feeling of denial of the tragic death of her husband and two sons in a plane crash to the slow acceptance of reality […]

Home Burial Hazelwood 1 Robert Frosts “Home Burial” is a narrative poem that speaks of lifes tragedies. Frosts writings style is very straightforward and direct. In “Home Burial the setting appears to be the background of a tragedy that centers around the death of a child. It is important for the reader to recognize that […]

The career of a mortician is surprisingly different than it is portraied in movies and books. Being a mortician is a very rewarding job both personal as well as psychological to those with the temperament, training and discipline required to do the job properly. In this paper I’ll be reporting the requirements to become a […]

After the Death of His Wife is Kakinomoto Hitomoro’s work eloquently articulating a husband’s feelings and traverses the whole gamut of emotions in such a situation.  Full of imagery and metaphorical illustrations, his candid choice of words makes it easy for the reader to comprehend the pathos surrounding the husband.

In this essay, I aim to explain my viewpoint on the role of loss in the human experience. I will delve into the significance of grief and how a person-centered counselor can assist individuals in navigating through it. Various encounters with loss that people may face throughout their lifetimes will be explored. Moreover, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s […]

Canada, located in the northern hemisphere, has a frigid climate. Exploring its population and studying its literature allows for an examination of cultural differences between Canada and other cold regions. Canadian literature reflects the experiences of individuals deeply immersed in Canadian culture. By examining their literature, one can gain insight into how Canadians endure isolation […]

The poem Mrs Lazarus, by Carol Ann Duffy, portrays a woman (Mrs Lazarus) going through the stages of grief after her husband passes away. In this essay, I will be exploring the ways in which Duffy conveys how grief changes over time. The poem begins with Mrs Lazarus’s state of anguish over her husband’s death. […]

The Oklahoma City Bombing would be considered the worst terrorist attack on America prior to the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. Just outside of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, on April 19th, 1995 a truck exploded, killing 168 people. 19 of those 168 being children. The explosion caused damage to 300 surrounding buildings. Oklahoma […]

World War I was known as “The Great War;” in which countries all around the globe participated in an extensive stalemate that lasted longer than any leader or countryman had ever anticipated. WWI had initially been thought to last through the Christmas of 1914; however, the world war persisted for 1500 days. During this time, […]

1. Is the husband insensitive and indifferent to his wife’s grief? Has Frost invited us to sympathize with one character more than with the other? Indeed, the husband behaves in a very indifferent and insensitive way towards his wife in dealing with their child’s loss. I believe that Frost has invited us to sympathize with […]

Transitions are an essential part of a child and young persons development. These changes within a child or young persons life may be gradual or sudden. They present the child/young person with challenges which they must overcome. Transitions are stressful for children and young people, just as they are for adults, and the resulting stress […]

The loss of a loved one through death is universally challenging and heartbreaking. Grief impacts people of all ages, but losing a child is especially devastating. The pain and anguish experienced by parents in these situations accurately depict the emotions involved when a child is lost, particularly when witnessing their suffering. In Petaluma, California, a […]

In Albert Camus’ The Outsider, Meursault just lost his mother and as he heads to the funeral, he acts strangely, his actions unexpected. Following the funeral, he engages in risky activities and absurd relationships, killing an Arab and is taken to jail. Through the process, he still acts in a way that confuses society, causing […]

Willa Cather narrates the tale of Jim Burden’s early life in Nebraska and his strong bond with Antonia Shimerda, an immigrant from Bohemia, in My Antonia. Despite encountering hardships and choosing divergent paths, their friendship endures. In later years, Jim reflects on their shared moments and endeavors to safeguard those cherished memories. While he may […]