What is the importance of the word Unwithered in the last stanza?
The dead who come to gaze at him are “strengthless,” seemingly in contrast to the athlete, who is still depicted as young and strong because he was “smart” enough to die in his youth. The garland is expressed as “unwithered,” reiterating Housman’s theme of the permanent victory an early death might provide.
What does the fleet foot on the sill of shade mean?
death
Those “fleet” feet are the athlete’s. The “sill of shade” refers metaphorically to death—or more specifically, the doorway to death. A “sill,” like a windowsill, can also refer to the base of a doorframe (like the doorway to a tomb for example).
What does and early though the laurel grows It withers quicker than the rose mean?
It was often formed into a crown or a wreath to celebrate the victorious athlete or warrior. So the speaker is saying that the victory came early in the athlete’s life, “early though the laurel grows.” But the laurel, the celebration of the athlete’s victory, will fade away (“wither”) quickly.
For what is the shady night a metaphor in stanza four?
“Shady night” has closed the athlete’s eyes. Housman is using night as a metaphor for death here. Sounds pretty bad, right?
What does the narrator suggest is positive about the athlete’s early death?
What does the narrator suggest is positive about the athlete’s early death? He died before he could find out upsetting facts about his family. He died in the middle of a race and so will always be remembered. He died in his prime before his talents could fade.
What does the wise man in when I was one and twenty say is preferable to falling in love?
What does the wise man in “When I Was One-and-Twenty” say is preferable to falling in love? The dead athlete’s crown of laurels will be forever on his head.
What is the meaning of Now you will not swell the rout?
He’s telling the athlete (the “you”) that, since he’s dead, he doesn’t have to worry about swelling the rout (making the crowd bigger by adding himself to the ranks). What crowd you ask? It’s a crowd of all those “lads,” all those young athletes that fame finally passed by (“renown outran”).
What does early Laurelled mean?
laurelled. crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory. And round that early- laurelled head. Will flock to gaze the strengthless dead, And find unwithered on its curls.
What does swell the rout meaning?
He’s telling the athlete (the “you”) that, since he’s dead, he doesn’t have to worry about swelling the rout (making the crowd bigger by adding himself to the ranks).
What does swell the rout mean?
What is the meaning of When I Was One-and-Twenty?
“When I Was One-and-Twenty” is a poem that focuses on the naivety of youth, looking at the way that young people usually fail to listen to the advice of those that are older and, perhaps, wiser.
What is the moral lesson of When I Was One-and-Twenty?
“When I Was One-and-Twenty” has one clear message about love: that it inevitably leads to suffering. A wise man, presumably speaking from experience, tries to warn the young speaker not to fall in love—because giving “the heart” away is “paid with sighs a plenty” and “endless rue” (that is, misery).
What do colors mean to you?
Whether it’s the calming effect of blue skies and fields of green, or the saliva-inducing red and yellow of your local fast food chain, each color has a meaning and taps into emotions. There’s a whole science (and art) in the meanings of colors.
What are colours and how do you use them?
Colors can be a powerful tool—if you know how to use them. For a business—whether it’s yours or your client’s—there are all sorts of places where color comes into play. You might immediately think of branding elements like the logo, business cards and stationery.
What does the color yellow mean to you?
It can also be associated with mental clarity and intellect. However, yellow is also a cautionary color used in life vests, police cordoning tape, and hazardous areas.
What does the color red mean spiritually?
It is a bold, energetic, and lively color that can symbolize strength, confidence, and power. Tips for use: In many Asian countries such as India and China, red is regarded as the color of happiness, wellbeing, and good fortune, so always consider the context.