In "Digging", Seamus Heaney creates a speaker through characterization who first thinks he doesn't measure up, but then realizes his potential. At first, Heaney shows that the speaker, a writer, values the hard work ethic and skill that his father and grandfather have. The speaker then becomes unsure that his abilities as a writer will measure up to the legacy his father and grandfather have left behind. Ultimately Heaney empowers the speaker with a spark of self-confidence, as he begins to believe in the power of his pen. Heaney characterizes the speaker as unsure and timid, and finally courageous throughout the poem as an example of how we should believe in our abilities as we reach for individuality.
In "Digging", Seamus Heaney creates a speaker through characterization who first thinks he doesn't measure up, but then realizes his potential to become a writer. At first, Heaney demonstrates that the speaker, a writer, values the hard work ethic and skill of his father and grandfather. Later, the speaker becomes unsure that his abilities as a writer will satisfy his family’s legacy. Ultimately Heaney empowers the speaker with a spark of self-confidence, as he begins to believe in the power of his pen. Heaney characterizes the speaker as unsure and timid, and finally courageous throughout the poem to show how the character strives to separate himself from the rest.
0 comments:
Post a Comment