The immortal part by Housman - Essay Example

Key Words; Immortality, Aspects, Poem, The Immortal Part By A. E. Housman & Irwin Reading and understanding poem entailone to employ a similar perspective to that of the poet. However, in this Housman & Irwin‘s poem regardless of how I reread the poem continued to be incomprehensible. This is because of the author’s elaboration of “immortality” in the poem besides the judgment, which he makes while comparing it with other life’s aspects. Hence, complicating the entire work besides contrasting with what humanity obviously deem to be immortal (Housman & Irwin 59).

The poet utilizes dialogue to engage the reader who is his audience to argue about “immortality” though from an ironical perspective. Housman & Irwin’s argument in this poem regards human bones as being immortal, which is contrary to the obvious notion. He skillfully states diverse aspects, for instance, mind and soul with a clear elaboration meant to convince his readers to perceive what he deems is immortal. Besides, he also utilizes pessimism to draw his audience to accept his perception (Housman & Irwin 60).

This is evident from his expertise of employing high cliché introduction then skillfully overturns the entire argument thus managing to entangle the reader’s mind (Housman & Irwin 59). Therefore, this leaves one doubting and questioning the already known notion about immortality. His vivid elaboration coupled with sheer comparison with diverse aspects, which comprises human existence aids him to grasp reader’s attention to extend of some believing him. According to him, bones bear immortality that has no comparison with even former esteemed life’s immortal aspects.

He states, “Of dying flesh and dying soul (16)” where according to him the latter’s (soul) existence is mortal.Work CitedHousman & Irwin, A E, & Irwin, Michael. The Works of A.e. Housman & Irwin. Ware, Hertfordshire: Wordsworth Editions, 2005. Print.