Securely, after days Unnumbered, I behold Kings mourn that promised praise Their cheating bars foretold.
Of earth-constructing Wars, Of Princes passed in chains, Of deeds out-shining stars, No word or voice remains.
Yet furthest times receive, And to fresh praise restore, Mere breath of flutes at eve, Mere seaweed on the shore.
A smoke of sacrifice; A chosen myrtle-wreath; An harlot's altered eyes; A rage 'gainst love or death;
Glazed snow beneath the moon -- The surge of storm-bowed trees-- The Caesars perished soon, And Rome Herself: But these
Endure while Empires fall And Gods for Gods make room.... Which greater God than all Imposed the amazing doom?
Analysis
This poem by Rudyard Kipling relates to the theme of Lord of the Flies in many ways. The theme that this relates to is survival. Hence the name of the poem, "Survival". Rudyard is a very published author having written "The Jungle Book" and short story "The man who would be king." This poem relates to survival by using phrases like "no word or voice remains," and "A smoke of sacrifice," and "Which greater God than all imposed the amazing doom?" The phrase,"no word or voice remains," relates to survival because when you are trying to survive you can only hear your voice and maybe someone you are with or close to. This is because you need to make big decisions and you have to rely on yourself and someone you trust because your life is on the line. The phrase, "A smoke of sacrifice," relates to survival because when you are trying to survive you sometimes need to make sacrifices to live. It also relates to the book when Ralph emphasizes on keeping the fire going on top of the mountain to have a signal for anyone passing by the island. He sacrifices his own warmth for the chance to maybe be saved. The phrase, "Which greater God than all imposed the amazing doom?" relates to survival because usually that's what someone is thinking when they have to deal with tough situations when trying to survive. The amazing doom could relate to the challenges that you face when trying to survive like hunger, thirst, too cold, or too hot.
Poem 2 "Sonnet 32" By Shakespeare
If thou survive my well-contented day, When that churl Death my bones with dust shall cover, And shalt by fortune once more re-survey These poor rude lines of thy deceased lover, Compare them with the bettering of the time, And though they be outstripp'd by every pen, Reserve them for my love, not for their rhyme, Exceeded by the height of happier men. O, then vouchsafe me but this loving thought: 'Had my friend's Muse grown with this growing age, A dearer birth than this his love had brought, To march in ranks of better equipage: But since he died, and poets better prove, Theirs for their style I'll read, his for his love.'
Analysis
This poem by Shakespeare has many references to survival. Which is a theme of the Lord of the Flies. Shakespeare is one of the most published authors of all time and is highly respected by everyone. This poem relates to survival by using phrases like, "If thou survive my well-contented day," and "When that churl Death my bones with dust shall cover," and "Compare them with the bettering of the time," and "Exceeded by the height of happier men." The phrase, "If thou survive my well-contented day," relates to survival because it says if thou survive meaning that you'll most likely face challenges that are dangerous when trying to survive. The phrase, "When that churl Death my bones with dust shall cover," relates to survival because usually the boring people won't be able to survive by themselves because they won't know what to do to entertain themselves. The my bones with dust shall cover might mean that they might bore themselves to death. The phrase, "Compare them with the bettering of the time," relates to survival because the people who survive the best will make the best of their time and daylight. The phrase, "Exceeded by the height of happier men," relates to survival because there usually isn't a lot of happy thoughts when you have to get your own food and supplies without being handed it or just going to a store and buying it. Therefore, the happier men will exceed you.