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Mariwan Hasan
University of Sulaimani
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Symbolism and Imagism in T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land”: An Analytical Approach Mariwan Hasan; Shnyar Qasm; Lava Zrar
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Tidar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v6i1.141

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Thomas Stearns Eliot is an American author and poet. He was one of the greatest authors and poets of the modern period. Most of his literary works deal with the aftermath of the war, which enabled him to win the noble prize in literature. This paper tackles imagism and symbolism in “The Waste Land”. T.S. Eliot’s life and his works and modernism have been discussed. The importance of using these literary devices is demonstrated. Then it explains the reason Eliot wrote ‘‘The Waste Land’’ and how it is “a personal grouse” in life. The images have been used from the old age to the contemporary age, yet the use of each image in this poem of T.S. Eliot is completely elucidated. Analytical, historical, and textual approaches make this paper provide a clear understanding of imagism and symbolism. A special focus will be put on symbolism and imagism and the pioneer writers who initiated them.
Rain as Emotion and Renewal: Exploring Symbolism in Ten Modern Poems Mariwan Hasan
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v9i1.3006

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This paper explores the multifaceted symbolism of rain in ten modern poems, examining its role as a vehicle for emotional comfort amid the struggles of human existence. Drawing on works by poets such as Mary Oliver, Langston Hughes, Pablo Neruda, and Edgar Allan Poe, the analysis reveals how rain operates as both a metaphor for melancholy and a catalyst for renewal. Using a comparative thematic approach grounded in close textual analysis, the study investigates how rain imagery reflects intersections between emotion, culture, and environment in modern poetic expression. The discussion highlights how rain imagery serves personal introspection, cultural identity, and collective healing, especially in contexts marked by historical hardship or environmental scarcity. The paper’s novel contribution lies in its synthesis of emotional and ecological readings of rain symbolism, demonstrating how this natural motif bridges inner psychological states and broader cultural narratives. By tracing the dual nature of rain—as a source of sadness and as a rejuvenating force—the paper underscores its enduring thematic relevance in modern poetry.
Co-Authors Lava Zrar Shnyar Qasm