Analysis of "Spring" by Henry Howard
The poem "Spring" by Henry Howard beautifully captures the essence of the season, showcasing the rebirth of nature and the beauty that comes with it. Through vivid imagery and poetic devices, the poem progresses from the emergence of spring and its delightful transformations to the anticipation of summer. Howard skillfully weaves personification, puns, and metaphors to depict the renewal and activity in nature during springtime. The contrast between the poet's melancholy and the joy of nature adds depth to the poem, culminating in a poignant rhyming couplet.
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Spring by Henry Howard The title , Spring , refers to the sweetest season of the year .The poem is full of imageries to show us the rebirth of nature and beauty in spring.
The Structure The poem is an English sonnet. It consists of fourteen lines divided into an opening Quatrain( the coming of spring) , followed by an Octave (8 lines) , and Rhyming Couplet. There is Volta or turn ( L 5) When the topic shifts to discuss the coming of summer . The rhyme scheme is abab abababab aa . Volta : the place at which a distinct turn to thoughts occurs( a transition point commonly used in a sonnet as between the octave and the sestet of a Petrarch an sonnet.
The Opening Quatrain The sweetest season , spring , brings buds and blooms. The hills and valleys are all covered green grass which reflects the renewal of beauty in spring. The nightingale happily sings (Personification) with new feathers , and the turtle tells her mate a tale (Personification). with
The Octave There is Volta when the poet turns to describe the . coming of summer , which is also a season of warmth and activity , causing every spray to spring.(Pun ) Pun : a play on words which have the same sounds but different meanings. The hart or stag hangs his last year s antlers on the pale (picket ) and now has new ones. Also , the buck flings his old wintry coat with the coming of summer. Again we see how creatures in nature are renewing their beauty and are active once more.
The Octave The fishes , as well, float with new scales (renewal of beauty) .The adder sloughs her old skin and the swallow is fast pursuing the flies while the bee is busy mixing honey (personification). Winter , which was such an evil to flowers causing them destruction , is now over ( metaphor)
The Rhyming Couplet The poet shows his sadness for not being part of the happy world and the creatures around .They are happy and free of worry unlike the poet who is sad for being rejected by his beloved (Contrast ) . His sorrow then springs , like a fountain , in spring ( pun ).
