Figurative Language Poetry #1

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The figurative language in this poem contributes to the overall theme and form of this poem. The use of personification is most used and influencing of these. The star is giving characteristics of a human person. Keats gives the description of the star as more of a human rather than a star. These characteristics are how the speaker relates to the star. He says he likes that the star is"awake forever in a sweet unrest"(line 12). The speaker wants to be awake and by his love forever. Also, he likes that the star is "steadfast" and "unchangeable" (line9). He wants to live forever with a permanent, unchanging setting with his lover. Furthermore, the speaker longs and desires the characteristics of the star because if he had these, then he would always have his love. He would never leave it or be without the picture and closeness with his love. By personifying the star, the poem's overall message is clearly and strongly conveyed. The speaker wants to be with the one he loves forever and would give up all the views of the world just to see his lover. Lastly, the speaker says he does not want to be lonely like the star. If he was lonely, it would mean he is not with his love. He would rather die than be without his love. The use of this personification allows for the reader to fully understand the feelings of the speaker portrayed by the poet.